Pleasant Letter 

"Pleasant Letter" is an oil painting by Alfred Stevens, a 19th-century Belgian artist known for his depictions of contemporary life and fashionable subjects. This intimate scene features two elegantly dressed women in an interior setting, one reading a letter while the other listens intently. The painting's rich colors and detailed brushstrokes create a sense of realism and intimacy, capturing a fleeting moment of feminine companionship and intrigue. Currently housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the work showcases Stevens' mastery in portraying the social and cultural dynamics of his time.