Harpiste assise à l’éventail 

This portrait, *Harpiste assise à l’éventail*, is a work by the French artist Paul César Helleu (1859-1927). The painting depicts a woman in a dark blue dress, seated in front of a harp. Her elegant attire and the musical instrument suggest the subject's social status. The artist’s signature style is evident in the soft, pastel-like brushstrokes and the delicate rendering of the woman's features. Helleu was renowned for his portrayals of fashionable women during the Belle Époque, and *Harpiste assise à l’éventail* embodies this aesthetic.