A Lady with a Veil 1815 - 1892

"A Lady with a Veil" is a charcoal and watercolor drawing by Constantin Guys, a French artist known for his depictions of Parisian life. The artwork, completed between 1815 and 1892, captures a woman in a black dress with a voluminous skirt, a veil, and a delicate lace trim. The work's loose and gestural style, characteristic of Guys's approach, creates a sense of movement and immediacy. The drawing showcases the artist's keen observation of Parisian fashion and social life in the mid-19th century. This artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Guys's significant contribution to the genre of social realism.