Portrait of Alice Sethe 1888

"Portrait of Alice Sethe" is an 1888 painting by Belgian artist Theo van Rysselberghe. The painting is a life-size portrait of the artist's sister-in-law, Alice Sethe, and is notable for its use of pointillism, a technique that involves applying small dots of color to the canvas to create the illusion of form and light. The painting is a captivating example of the late 19th-century impressionist movement, known for its exploration of light and color, and its focus on capturing fleeting moments in time. Van Rysselberghe's application of pointillism results in a dazzling visual texture, giving the impression of a shimmering surface and adding depth to the subject’s clothing and the background.