Lady in White, Portrait of Mrs. Théo Van Rysselberghe
c. 1886 Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
About this artwork
This portrait depicts a woman, believed to be the artist's wife, Maria Van Rysselberghe, seated in a garden chair and holding a book. The entire composition is rendered with meticulous dots of color characteristic of the Pointillist style.
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Théo Van Rysselberghe was a prominent figure in the Belgian avant-garde movement 'Les XX' and a master of Pointillism. His wife, Maria, was not only his beloved subject but also an influential intellectual, hosting a renowned literary salon in Brussels that attracted leading artists and writers of the era. This intimate portrait captures her serene presence amidst the vibrant, scientific color theory of his groundbreaking technique, making it a testament to both their personal bond and the revolutionary art movement.
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Lady in White, Portrait of Mrs. Théo Van Rysselberghe
Théo van Rysselberghe, c. 1886
