Portrait of Miss Gladys Marie Deacon
1917
About this artwork
This charcoal drawing depicts a profile view of Gladys Marie Deacon, marked by Boldini's characteristic sweeping, gestural lines. The work includes an autograph dedication to a 'Monsieur' at the bottom right.
Did you know?
Gladys Marie Deacon was a famous American socialite who eventually became the Duchess of Marlborough after marrying the 9th Duke. Known for her immense beauty and unconventional personality, she famously had her nose altered with a paraffin wax injection in a misguided attempt to achieve a perfect Grecian profile. Boldini, a master of capturing the vibrant spirit of the Belle Époque, frequently painted the most glamorous figures of his time, often using his signature 'whiplash' lines to convey movement and high-society allure.
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Portrait of Miss Gladys Marie Deacon
Giovanni Boldini, 1917
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