The Beauty Before The Mirror 1877

"The Beauty Before The Mirror" is a painting by Italian artist Giovanni Boldini, painted in 1877. It depicts a young woman in an elaborate gown, standing before a mirror. The viewer sees her from behind, and her reflection in the mirror is only partially visible. The composition is simple, with a focus on the woman's elegant form and the delicate details of her clothing. Boldini was known for his portraits of fashionable society, and this painting captures the refined elegance of the Belle Époque era. The painting uses a loose and gestural brushwork, which gives the work a sense of immediacy and vitality, typical of Impressionist style.