9 Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE (1889-1962) The Elegant Madame Estrangin, 1916 Oil on cardboard Signed and dated lower left 61 x 50 cm A certificate of authenticity by Madame Nicole Geffroy dated May 23, 1990 will be given to the to the purchaser. Provenance : Mr. Henri Frisch-Estrangin, Monte-Carlo. Our painting is a precious testimony to of Jean-Gabriel Domergue's early career as a portraitist. Giovanni Boldini's fame and influence and his influence can be seen in the elongated elongated brushstrokes, the fluidity of the veils and the and the vibrancy of Domergue's colors. The of this young woman's complexion comes into its own against a light blue background, and the prettiness of her face face is enhanced by an aigrette in her red hair. red hair.

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