Gustave-henri Colin, "the Vanity," Oil On Canvas, Signed, 1880

Gustave-Henri Colin, "The Vanity," oil on canvas, signed, 1880

Gustave-Henri Colin (1828-1910)

Proposed title: The Vanity

Date: 1880

Technique: Oil on canvas

Signature: Signed lower right “Gustave Colin 1880”

Dimensions: Framed: H 90 × W 80 cm Canvas only: H 73.5 × W 60 cm

This fine oil on canvas, signed and dated 1880, depicts a young woman portrayed in a moment of everyday intimacy, gazing thoughtfully into a round mirror she holds in her hands. Seated on an upholstered chair, the figure is caught in profile, her face recumbent and focused on her own reflection.

The protagonist wears a powder-pink interior gown, trimmed with white lace and gold buttons, and a bright red handkerchief knotted on her head, embellished with a yellow ribbon, which introduces a lively contrast into the composition.

Gustave-Henri Colin, French artist known for his portraits and genre scenes.

The work is presented in a richly carved frame of gilded wood, enhancing its artistic and historical value.