Artwork

An Elegant Woman at the Élysée Montmartre

An Elegant Woman at the Élysée Montmartre, by Louis Anquetin, oil, 1894
An Elegant Woman at the Élysée Montmartre, by Louis Anquetin, oil, 1894

An Elegant Woman at the Élysée Montmartre is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Louis Anquetin. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

An Elegant Woman at the Élysée Montmartre is an oil painting by Louis Anquetin, created in 1894 and held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a stylish woman at the Élysée Montmartre, a venue in Paris, conveying an atmosphere of elegance and refinement through her attire and surroundings.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and composition creates depth and visual interest, with the woman's vibrant red dress and teal jacket drawing the viewer's eye amidst a blurred crowd in the background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Anquetin

Artist

Louis Anquetin

Louis Anquetin (1861–1932) was a French artist, born in Étrépagny.