Louis Emile Pinel de Grandchamp
The oriental beauty
Oil on canvas signed "Pinel de Grandchamp" lower right
This portrait of a young woman from the Orient is truly remarkable for the finesse of its execution. A soft light envelops the scene and skillfully defines the features of this charming model's face. The young woman, with her dark, wavy hair, wears a turban and a silky blouse of fine lace. The painter's skill lies in the choice of a background rendered with a brush in shades of reddish-brown. This emphasizes the luminosity of the figure, the sensuality of the pose, and the exquisite detail of the accessories.Read more
The young woman leans on an octagonal box made of black and gold lacquered wood. Framed by decorative bands, figures in traditional Chinese costumes are depicted in an outdoor architectural setting. This type of lacquered box was produced in Canton in the 19th century, commissioned by European clients. The subject matter of these Chinese boxes, specifically intended for the export market, was perceived as quintessentially Oriental by collectors of so-called exotic objects. Many museums, such as the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, hold fine examples of this style.
With her hands harmoniously clasped, she also holds an elegant fly whisk with a carved handle, likely adorned with ivory-colored egret feathers, reminiscent of the finely crafted fly whisks from Turkey dating back to the 19th century, whose rarity and beauty delight collectors.
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