Artwork
Young Woman Powdering her Face
Young Woman Powdering her Face is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Maurice Asselin. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman Powdering her Face is a 1922 oil painting by Maurice Asselin, a French artist associated with the School of Paris. The work is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a private moment, lost in thought as she powders her face. Her calm and introspective expression, combined with her relaxed posture, creates an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Asselin's use of subdued colors and sensitive brushwork is characteristic of his Impressionist style. The blurred face of the subject adds to the sense of intimacy, while the muted background and soft rendering of the woman's clothing create a sense of subtlety.
Context
The painting reflects Asselin's focus on intimate, everyday subjects, often depicting scenes of quiet domesticity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Paul Jean Asselin (24 June 1882 – 27 September 1947) was a French painter, watercolourist, printmaker, lithographer, engraver and illustrator, associated with the School of Paris.
