Portrait of Jeanne Rachel (Minette) 1872

"Portrait of Jeanne Rachel (Minette)" is a pastel portrait by Camille Pissarro, dating back to 1872. The painting features a young girl with a red scarf against a blue background, likely depicting a young woman from the working class. The use of pastel allows Pissarro to capture a sense of soft focus and light, giving the image a dreamy quality. The muted color palette and the focus on the subject's face emphasize the simplicity and beauty of the everyday. This portrait showcases Pissarro's early Impressionist style, marked by a focus on capturing fleeting moments and the effects of light.