'Les Six', group portrait of the avant-garde musical group sponsored by Jean Cocteau 1921

Jacques-Émile Blanche's "Les Six" (1921) is a portrait of the avant-garde musical group of the same name, sponsored by Jean Cocteau. The painting captures the group's artistic energy and influence on French music in the early 20th century. The composition features a central female figure standing out amidst a group of male musicians, creating a visual dynamic. The artist, renowned for his portraiture of prominent figures of the time, employed a realistic style to showcase the group's personalities. "Les Six" exemplifies the artistic ferment of the early 20th century and remains a significant piece in the history of French music and art.