1041 - Louise Jeanne Aimée Hervieu (Paris, 1878 – Paris, 1954) “Un bijou”

Louise Jeanne Aimée Hervieu (Paris, 1878 – Paris, 1954) “Un bijou” Charcoal on paper adhered to a thick sheet. Drawing dimensions: 153 x 158 mm. A delicate and refined drawing by the French artist Louise Hervieu, focused on the ornamental study of a jewel in the Art Nouveau style with exuberant vegetal decoration. The composition presents an elaborate piece of goldsmithing conceived with meticulous and vibrant lines, where the artist combines velvety shadow effects with extraordinary linear sensitivity. Louise Hervieu was a prominent French draughtswoman, writer, and illustrator, known for her mastery of charcoal and for her compositions of a strongly introspective and decorative character. Her work lies between late Symbolism and certain sensibilities of French Art Nouveau, developing an elegant and deeply personal language. In this work, a special attention to ornamental detail is evident, visible in the scrolls, floral motifs, and plant-inspired elements that structure the jewel. The volumetric treatment using deep blacks and soft gradations reveals the artist's solid academic training and her ability to transform a simple decorative study into an image of great aesthetic sophistication. The drawing is signed “L. Hervieu” in the lower corner and also bears the “Vente Fénéon” stamp in the lower right corner, a particularly significant reference to its provenance from the historic collection linked to the renowned critic, art dealer, and collector Félix Fénéon, a key figure in the French avant-garde of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.