P. HELLEU (1859-1927), Parisian with blue ribbon, around 1900, color etching Paul César Helleu (1859 Vannes, Brittany - 1927 Paris): Parisian woman with blue ribbon and feathered hat, c. 1900, color etching Technique: color etching on Paper, rolled-on on Cardboard Inscription: Lower right signed: "Helleu". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Le Ruban Bleu". Date: c. 1900 Description: The artwork depicted shows the portrait of an elegant lady. Her face is characterised by finely carved features and a penetrating gaze. She is wearing an opulent hat with lavish feather details, which contrasts with her delicate physiognomy. The artist has focussed on the delicate depiction of the face and hat, while the rest of the body is only sketchily indicated. From a series of portraits of women from Paris. Keywords: Portrait; elegance; lady; hat; pen; face; gaze; contrast; physiognomy; detail; sketching; grace; artwork;, 20th century, Art Nouveau, Portraits, France, Size: Cardboard: 30,8 cm x 18,1 cm (12,1 x 7,1 in)