The Garden Arbor 1887

"The Garden Arbor" is a black and white print from 1887 by the Austrian artist Eugene de Blaas, famous for his portraits and genre scenes. The print depicts a woman with elaborate jewelry and hairstyle, turned in profile, likely a study for a larger composition, as the inscription suggests. The detailed rendering of the woman's features and accessories evokes the romanticism of the 19th century and demonstrates de Blaas' skillful execution of portraiture. The print's simplicity, focus on the sitter's face, and the use of black and white, create a timeless and evocative image that captures the essence of a bygone era.