A Woman Seen From Behind Holding A Fan 

This delicate sketch, "A Woman Seen From Behind Holding A Fan," by Paul César Helleu, captures the elegance of a woman in a simple yet evocative manner. The artist's masterful use of line and wash creates a sense of movement, capturing the gentle sway of the woman's figure as she holds the fan. The viewer is invited to imagine the woman's poise and grace through the artist's skillful depiction of her form. Helleu, renowned for his portraits of fashionable society women, emphasizes the beauty of the human form and the subtle gestures that define it.