45 - Drurard – Portrait of a Young Woman in Prayer – 19th century

Drurard – Portrait of a Young Woman in Prayer – 19th century Oil on canvas depicting a young woman in prayer, her hands clasped and her gaze turned toward the sky. The subject, wearing a dark veil, is rendered with delicate modeling and a subdued color palette that highlights the contemplative expression on her face. The composition follows the academic tradition of devotional portraits from the second half of the 19th century. The work is signed “P. Drurard” in the upper right corner and is set in a large, period gilded wooden frame. Details: Frame: 70 × 61 cm – Image: 44 × 40 cm – Weight: 8.3 kg.