Elegant - Eduardo León Garrido

Oil on canvas signed, dated and located lower right: LE Garrido, La Varenne 1890 Dimensions: 65 x 54 cm Dimensions with frame: 90 x 80 cm This painting depicts a young woman of great grace, immersed in an intimate and thoughtful posture. She is seated in a red velvet armchair with luxurious accents, her silhouette delicately highlighted by a white dress, typical of the elegant fashion of the 19th century. Her hands, gloved in an ochre yellow, contrasting subtly with the softness of her outfit, hold a small note that she contemplates with an expression imbued with mystery and reverie. A fur boa, a symbol of sophistication, around her neck, adds a touch of warmth and refinement to the whole. Her head slightly tilted towards her hands suggests a moment of reflection or a secret emotion, while the oval composition of the painting reinforces the intimacy of this scene. With a mastery of detail and a subtle play of light, Eduardo Leon Garrido captures not only the elegance of this female figure, but also the hushed, romantic atmosphere of the past century. This painting embodies both the grace and the evanescence of suspended moments.