“Nude at the Mirror,” painted in 1909 by Suzanne Valadon in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas artwork classified within the Post-Impressionism movement. This piece falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork features a nude female figure standing indoors with a hand mirror in her left hand and a draped cloth in her right. She appears introspective, her downcast gaze contributing to the intimate and serene atmosphere of the composition. The surrounding environment is calm, with a vase of flowers on a table to the right, adding a touch of domestic elegance. The muted color palette and soft, thoughtful lines reflect the tranquil mood of the scene. The careful attention to detail and form highlights Valadon’s mastery in portraying the human body with both realism and grace.
