The artwork, titled “Elsa Schiaparelli gown in Harper’s Bazaar” and created by Jean Cocteau in 1937, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is a portrait genre. The composition features a stylized depiction of a woman donning a flowing, elegantly draped gown, attributed to the renowned fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. The elongated figure, adorned with a distinctive headpiece, stands poised next to an abstract sculpture on a pedestal inscribed with “Paris”. The use of a thin, black outline accentuates the figure’s sinuous curves, while the subtle shading in reddish-brown tones imbues the garment with a sense of texture and movement. The background is simplified, emphasizing the stark yet graceful presence of the subject. The inclusion of textual elements around the edges provides context and artistic commentary, exemplifying Cocteau’s integration of visual and literary art forms.
