Woman with a Fan
1862
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1862
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, looking directly at the viewer. She is wearing a white dress with blue stripes and has a fan in her right hand. Her left arm is resting on the back of the chair, and her legs are crossed. The background is dark, with a window covered by a white curtain. The woman's expression is calm and introspective, and her gaze is direct and engaging. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Édouard Manet.
