Charles Guillaume Brun (1825–1908) – Portrait Of A Woman In Pastel – Belle époque

Superb female portrait signed “C. Brun” on the right, attributed to Charles Guillaume Brun (1825–1908), a renowned 19th-century French painter, a pupil of Hippolyte Flandrin, and a frequent exhibitor at the Paris Salon. The work, executed in pastel on paper, depicts a woman from the bust, wearing a finely draped white dress and adorned with a small bouquet. The face, treated with softness and realism, reflects the refined academic style of the late 19th century. This portrait is presented in an elegant oval gilt brass frame, mounted on a crimson red velvet background, typical of the precious presentations of the Belle Époque. Overall dimensions (frame): 44 x 36 cm Dimensions seen from the work: 34 x 45 cm Technique: pastel on paper, heightened with chalk Condition: unfixed pastel (not intentionally cleaned), some slight traces of humidity on the edges, without affecting the subject – old frame with small visible signs of use.