1890
oil
panel
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
The Parisian Sphinx is a 1890 oil by Alfred Stevens, a Symbolism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a woman in a dark jacket and hat, with a white shirt visible underneath. Her face is turned slightly to the right, and her hair is styled in a curly fashion. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and sophistication. The dark background of the painting helps to emphasize the subject's features. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, you can explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens (11 May 1823 – 24 August 1906) was a Belgian painter, known for his paintings of elegant modern women.
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