The Sevres Vase 

"The Sevres Vase" is a painting by James Jebusa Shannon, a prominent British portrait painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The painting captures a woman in a black dress, her face illuminated by the soft light of a nearby candle, as she gazes intently at a decorative vase filled with grapes. The composition features a striking contrast between the woman's delicate features and the bold, ornate vase, highlighting the beauty and artistry of the period. This work exemplifies Shannon's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects, often women of elegance and sophistication, in a style that embodies the aesthetics of the Belle Epoque.