Portrait de Mabel Dodge à la Villa Curonia 1911

This oil painting by Jacques-Émile Blanche, titled "Portrait de Mabel Dodge à la Villa Curonia," was created in 1911. Blanche, a noted French painter, depicts Mabel Dodge, an American socialite and patron of the arts, in a luxurious setting. Dodge's pose, seated in an ornate chair, is reminiscent of traditional portraiture, but her attire, a flowing robe, suggests a more exotic and informal air, referencing her time in Italy. The painting, characterized by Blanche's signature loose brushstrokes and vibrant color palette, offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century high society.