Woman with a Mirror (Femme qui se mire) (1911)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Frederick Carl Frieseke, a prominent American Impressionist, captures a private moment of self-admiration in his vivid work “Woman with a Mirror” (Femme qui se mire). Created in 1911, this piece highlights Frieseke’s fascination with the intimate aspects of feminine life. The setting is serene and personal, possibly a boudoir or dressing area, bathed in the soft, diffused light typical of Frieseke's interior scenes.The painting features a woman poised with a hand mirror, observing her reflection with an absorbed attention that evokes a sense of intimate realism. Her skin is luminous, brushed with gentle hues that reflect the light filtering through the scene. She is adorned with a light blue robe and matching vibrant blue beads, which subtly contrast against the warm, muted background filled with floral patterns.A blurred bouquet of flowers and various cosmetic items scatter the surface before her, enhancing the sense of daily ritual. The texture and soft color palette create a tactile quality, making the fabrics and objects almost tangible.Frieseke's use of light and shadow, along with his rich, impressionistic brushstrokes, bring this quiet moment vividly to life, offering an almost voyeuristic peek into the subject’s world.
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Frederick Carl Frieseke (April 7, 1874 – August 24, 1939) was an American Impressionist painter who spent most of his life as an expatriate in France. An influential member of the Giverny art colony, his paintings often concentrated on various effects of dappled sunlight.