Denise Romanini (1910–2002) – Portrait Of A Young Woman – Original Pencil Drawing

An elegant portrait of a young woman, drawn in pencil on paper by Denise Romanini (1910–2002), a renowned artist from Nancy and a student of Victor Prouvé at the École des Beaux-Arts de Nancy.

This work, created around the 1930s–1940s, exemplifies the finesse of academic drawing in Lorraine. The subject, depicted in a three-quarter view, captivates with the delicacy of her expression, the fluidity of the lines, and the rendering of form. It is a composition full of grace, characteristic of the artist’s work during this period.

Denise Romanini belongs to the generation of artists who carried on the artistic legacy of Victor Prouvé in Nancy. She was actively involved in regional cultural life and exhibited alongside the Artistes Lorrains, notably with painters such as M. Mangeol.

The drawing is signed in the lower right corner “D. Romanini – Aragon.”

Presented in its period frame, it forms a beautiful decorative ensemble and serves as a testament to the Lorraine art scene of the mid-20th century.

Dimensions:

• Frame: 63 × 73 cm
• Visible drawing: 43 × 57.5 cm

Condition:
Good overall condition. There are a few foxing spots on the paper, visible in the photographs, but they do not affect the drawing. The original frame is in good condition with slight signs of wear.