À la plus belle
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a winged figure floating in midair. The figure has soft, flowing hair and a gentle smile, holding a small object in one hand. The wings are large and slightly transparent, with delicate folds. The background is plain, letting the figure stand out clearly. The title at the bottom reads *"À la plus belle,"* which means "To the most beautiful" in French. The artist signed it as Béranger. Look up Romanticism to see how this style used emotion and imagination in art.
