Emma Calvé as Carmen

About this work

This painting depicts a woman dressed in a pink, fringed dress, adorned with red flowers on the left side and yellow flowers in her dark, curly hair. She wears a gold crown and stands with her left hand on her hip, facing the viewer. The woman's attire and accessories suggest she is portraying a character, possibly from a theatrical performance. The background of the painting is a mottled mix of blue and green hues. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Théobald Chartran.