Looking at a Painting 1891

"Looking at a Painting" (1891) by Alfred Stevens depicts two women, one standing and one sitting, admiring a painting on an easel. Stevens, known for his portrayal of fashionable women, captures the interior of a gallery or home, likely a salon setting. The painting within the painting suggests a seascape, inviting viewers to contemplate the act of viewing art. The composition highlights the figures’ engaged expressions, emphasizing the power of art and its potential to evoke emotions and inspire contemplation.