A portrait of a woman, thought to be Sarah Bernhardt 

This portrait, possibly of Sarah Bernhardt, is a captivating example of Alfred Stevens’ masterful use of brushwork and luminosity. The subject's face, rendered in soft, delicate strokes, is the focal point, while the dark background enhances the contrast and focuses attention on her expressive features. The artist's signature, visible in the lower right corner, adds authenticity to this intriguing portrait. While the exact date of this painting is unknown, it falls within Stevens' active period from 1817 to 1875.