Before Her Appearance 1913

"Before Her Appearance" (1913), by American Impressionist painter Frederick Carl Frieseke, depicts a woman seated at a vanity applying lipstick. The painting showcases Frieseke's mastery of light and color, capturing the soft, diffused light of a sun-drenched room. The woman's delicate features and graceful posture exude an air of elegance, while the floral wallpaper and the array of jewelry on the table create a sense of intimate femininity. This oil on canvas piece exemplifies the artist's signature style, characterized by vibrant, yet nuanced hues and loose brushwork that captures the fleeting beauty of everyday life.