“La Belle au Divan Bleu” — French Pastel Portrait, Circa 1920

“La Belle au Divan Bleu” — French Pastel Portrait, Circa 1920 Amateurley executed in soft pastel and framed under glass, this French portrait captures the quintessential Parisian muse at rest — a study in serenity, femininity, and painterly skill. The artist’s hand, though untrained by academic standards, conveys both tenderness and confidence through the fluid rendering of form and shadow. The color palette; rich cobalt, deep crimson, and pale cream — evokes France’s own bleu, blanc, rouge with quiet patriotism. The red drape, blue couch, and pale backdrop feel almost symbolic of interwar France: beauty, pride, and renewal after hardship. While likely the work of an accomplished amateur, the artist demonstrates a discerning eye for balance and atmosphere. The soft gradients of pastel allow the figure to emerge with luminosity and grace, her relaxed pose suggesting the ease and intimacy of private atelier life rather than performance. Details• Medium: Pastel on paper, framed under gla