A Belle of the Seventies c. 1875

"A Belle of the Seventies" is a watercolor painting by French artist Henry Somm, created in 1875. The artwork depicts a fashionable woman of the 1870s wearing a striped dress with a large hat and holding a parasol. A small white dog stands beside her. The painting, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Somm's skillful use of watercolor, capturing the delicate details of the woman's clothing and the soft background. This intimate portrait, characterized by a light and airy feel, exemplifies Somm's talent in portraying the elegance and style of the era.