Asterié 1904

"Asterié" is a 1904 painting by English artist Edward John Poynter, known for his Academic style. The painting features a woman in a flowing pink gown, standing by a window overlooking a cityscape, with a vase of carnations in the foreground. The woman's pensive expression, the delicate fabric of her dress, and the soft light falling on the scene create a sense of romanticism. Poynter, a renowned painter of his time, is recognized for his meticulous detail and his preference for classical themes, as evidenced in "Asterié".