Marie Laurencin (1883-1956) Portait of a Lady

A delicate portrait by Marie Laurencin, whose work is celebrated for its graceful depictions of women rendered in soft, lyrical tones. This intimate hand-coloured etching exemplifies the artist’s refined line work and elegant aesthetic, capturing the sitter with a sense of quiet poise and femininity. Laurencin’s distinctive style, associated with the Parisian avant-garde of the early twentieth century, combines subtle colour with a gentle, dreamlike atmosphere.