The Parisian Women
1873
Giovanni Boldini captures the essence of Parisian chic in this lively scene from 1873. Two fashionable women lounge in a sunlit room; one gazes out the window while her companion reads a newspaper, dressed in a stunning green velvet gown with a massive, ruffled skirt that dominates the foreground. Behind them, a vibrant tapestry depicting a chaotic historical carriage scene contrasts with the modern, relaxed atmosphere of the room. Boldini, an Italian artist who became the darling of Paris high society, uses loose, energetic brushstrokes here that hint at the Impressionist movement, showing us a snapshot of modern life before he became famous for his swirling, elegant portraits of the elite.
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- Oil on canvas
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- Canvas
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