Portrait of Marie Lemasson 1892

Emile Bernard's "Portrait of Marie Lemasson," created in 1892, captures the sitter in a contemplative pose, emphasizing the simplicity of form and color characteristic of the artist's Post-Impressionist style. The figure is rendered with broad, flat planes of color, highlighting the subject's elegant attire and the textured background, creating a sense of depth and volume. Bernard's use of simplified forms and bold outlines, in combination with the muted color palette, contribute to the artwork's overall sense of serenity and quiet introspection.