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Painting, furniture and works of art from the 17th, 18th and early 19th century
Pastel on canvas, signed lower left.
Dimensions: 63 × 42 cm
In this work, Delphin Enjolras fully displays his talent as a colorist and refined portrait painter. Faithful to his taste for idealized female figures, he depicts here an elegant young woman wrapped in a white fur coat, a symbol of purity and the winter season. The artist is less concerned with portraying a specific individual than with conveying an atmosphere: cold, whiteness, and winter light become the true protagonists of the composition.
The delicately modeled face retains the characteristic softness of Enjolras’s art, where the rosy complexion and direct gaze create a sense of intimacy with the viewer. The blue of the coat subtly contrasts with the whiteness of the veil and snowy reflections, producing a luminous yet cool harmony. The airy pastel technique, handled with great finesse, enhances the impression of lightness and transparency—qualities for which the artist is renowned.
Through this balance between realism and idealization, Enjolras transforms a simple portrait into a poetic evocation of the winter season. The work perfectly illustrates the painter’s aesthetic: elegance, restrained sensuality, and a search for timeless beauty.
