An Elegant Woman at the Élysée Montmartre (Élégante à l’Élysée Montmartre) 1888

"An Elegant Woman at the Élysée Montmartre" (1888) by Louis Anquetin, depicts a stylishly dressed woman in a teal jacket and a red dress adorned with a pattern of white birds. The woman is standing next to a large, ornate column while other figures are obscured in the background. Anquetin was a prominent member of the Nabis, a group of artists who embraced symbolism and decorative elements in their work. This painting captures the vibrant atmosphere of the Élysée Montmartre, a famous Parisian cabaret. This piece is a prime example of the Nabis style and the artistic trends of late 19th century France, and is currently located in The Art Institute of Chicago.