Portrait of a Lady 

Albert Belleroche created this striking "Portrait of a Lady" with graphite on paper. The drawing emphasizes the lady's gaze, gently framed by the soft contours of her hat and hair. The artist's structural approach is immediately apparent in the economy of lines, creating an interplay between the detailed facial features and the sketch-like rendering of her clothing. Belleroche's use of line and form serves a dual purpose. The loose, almost unfinished quality of the lines hints at the modern sensibility, challenging conventional portraiture. The drawing creates a tension between representation and abstraction. The hat, rendered with broad strokes, contrasts with the more defined face, inviting viewers to contemplate the dynamics of visibility and concealment. Note the subtle gradations of tone achieved through the graphite. These tonal shifts give volume to the form and underscore the artwork’s commentary on the interplay between structure and perception. This interplay suggests a deliberate engagement with modernism's evolving visual language.