Louis COBLITZ (1814 - 1863) - Lot 12

Louis COBLITZ (1814 - 1863) Young woman with fan Oil on canvas signed and dated 1859 lower right 73 x 58 cm Note: "Jeune femme à l'éventail" is an elegant work by Louis Coblitz, a 19th-century painter renowned for his refined portraits. In this painting, Coblitz finely captures the graceful attitude and intimacy of a young woman, depicted in contemplation, fan in hand, in a scene imbued with gentleness and delicacy. The soft light that bathes the young woman's face and clothes highlights the finesse of the painter's work and his mastery of lighting effects. The signature and date (1859) attest to the period when the artist was at the height of his career, developing his intimate, detailed style. The work also features a fine interplay of textures, particularly in the depiction of fabrics and the face, creating an elegant, timeless atmosphere.