Alice Lefevre french painters 20th century Michel Fronti demonstrated unusual virtuosity

Michel Fronti demonstrated unusual virtuosity and was fully invested in all his works

Nanteuil's niece

at the age of only 31

25 x 20 cm / 9¾ x 8 in (image)

Frame: 38 x 33 cm / 15 x 13 in

Alice Lefevre french painters 20th century Michel Fronti demonstrated unusual virtuosityAbout the Portrait This intimate pastel drawing depicts a young woman in profile, dressed in street clothes and reclining on a pillow. Dated 1881, the work is almost certainly a self portrait of the artist. Unlike the rest of her works, which were signed "A. Lefevre," this portrait is signed only with her full name, suggesting that it was not created for exhibition but for herself or for private use. The composition captures a moment of quiet repose,