1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Portrait de Mme Puvis de Chavannes, née Princesse Cantacuzène is a 1892 oil by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a Symbolism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
The painting depicts a woman in a black dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a black shawl or cape with a large bow at the front. The background of the painting is a solid dark color. The woman's hands are clasped together in front of her, and she looks directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. This painting is a work by artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French pronunciation: ; 14 December 1824 – 24 October 1898) was a French painter known for his mural painting, who came to be known as "the painter for France".
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