Harlequine (1890)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Jean Béraud's striking 1890 painting, "Harlequine," captures a theatrical character in a moment of poised elegance and allure. This artwork features a subject dressed in an ornate harlequin costume, typically known for its association with the comedic and the theatrical in traditional pantomime. The painting shows the figure from behind, giving viewers a glimpse of the costume’s elaborate design—accentuated with polka dots and ruffles, and highlighted by a shimmering pink that peeks through the dark overtones of the costume.The figure is positioned as though caught in mid-movement, perhaps during a dance or a curtsy, holding a slim baton that adds a further dynamic element to the pose. The darkness of the background contrasts sharply with the detailed lightness of the costume, focusing all attention on the grace and mystery of the harlequin. The character's head is turned slightly towards us, her face partly visible, adding an engaging yet enigmatic quality to the painting.Béraud's use of lighting, texture, and color masterfully brings out the drama and elegance of the moment, inviting the viewer to ponder the story behind this intriguing figure.
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Jean Béraud was a French painter renowned for his numerous paintings depicting the life of Paris, and the nightlife of Paris society. Pictures of the Champs Elysees, cafés, Montmartre and the banks of the Seine are precisely detailed illustrations of everyday Parisian life during the "Belle Époque". He also painted religious subjects in a contemporary setting.