Madeleine 

"Madeleine" is a striking portrait by French photographer Robert Demachy, known for his innovative use of gum printing, a technique that creates a soft, textured effect. The image depicts a young woman, her face partially obscured by a shadow, her gaze directed away from the viewer. Demachy's masterful use of light and shadow evokes a sense of mystery and intimacy, capturing the subject's fleeting moment of introspection. This work showcases Demachy's mastery of pictorialism, a movement that sought to elevate photography to the level of fine art through painterly aesthetic and romantic subject matter.