Untitled 

Here is Hélène de Beauvoir's painting created with oil on canvas, sometime during her career as an artist, which spanned much of the twentieth century. De Beauvoir lived through two world wars and significant shifts in the social status of women. This untitled work showcases de Beauvoir's distinctive cubist style. Her flat planes of color dissect the gondoliers who navigate Venice's waterways. De Beauvoir subtly infuses movement and rhythm, reflecting her emotional connection to her subjects. While her sister, Simone de Beauvoir, wrote "The Second Sex," Hélène carved her own path, choosing the visual language of painting to express her perspective. Despite societal expectations that often overshadowed women artists, Hélène de Beauvoir persisted, leaving behind a body of work that invites us to consider the intersection of personal expression and historical context. She captures a feeling of being present in the world, of observing and interpreting through her unique lens.