“Madame Jeanne Martin in a Bonnet,” executed by the esteemed artist Édouard Manet around 1881 in Paris, France, is a pastel portrait affiliated with the Impressionist movement. The artwork, measuring 57 x 46.5 cm, resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a woman, Madame Jeanne Martin, adorned in a bonnet, rendered in profile. The piece exudes an aura of elegance and subtlety, characteristic of Manet’s delicate pastel technique. The sitter’s refined features are softly accentuated with muted tones, interspersed with delicate strokes of red and blue, culminating in a harmonious blend that typifies the Impressionist fascination with capturing ephemeral moments. The background is minimally detailed, drawing focus entirely onto the subject’s countenance and attire, thereby emphasizing the solemn grace of Madame Jeanne Martin.
