Henriette Deloras (1901–1941) – *the Accordionist*, Pastel, Signed And Dated 1936.

Henriette Deloras (1901–1941) – The Accordionist, pastel signed and dated 1936

Pastel on paper depicting a café scene featuring an accordionist and a young woman seen from behind, next to whom rests a guitar. On the left, a counter adorned with a bouquet of flowers and a few glasses completes this intimate composition.

The dress, with its widely exposed back accented by light-colored straps, lends a unique elegance to the female figure. The warm tones of ochre and burgundy complement the shades of blue, gray, and green, while highlights of white illuminate the silhouettes and objects.

The free-flowing lines and velvety texture of the pastel sensitively capture the musical atmosphere of the setting. The uncoated paper background contributes to the harmony of this high-quality work, evocative of café life during the interwar period.

Signed “H. Deloras” and dated “1936” in the lower left corner.

Presented under glass, in a simple beaded frame with a mat.

Dimensions of the drawing: 21 × 14.5 cm.
Dimensions with frame: 40.5 × 30.3 cm.