Young Woman Smoking | Francisco Masriera | 1894 Size:20"x16" the artist transforms an ordinary

the artist transforms an ordinary riverside scene into a poetic meditation on peace

sun-dappled atmosphere filled with warmth and tranquility

Provenance: James Bourlet & Sons

where a rich array of flowers encircles a serene sculpture of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child

framing a small

Young Woman Smoking | Francisco Masriera | 1894 Size:20"x16" the artist transforms an ordinaryYoung Woman Smoking (1894) by Francisco Masriera captures a moment of languid elegance and quiet rebellion. Reclining gracefully in a richly adorned interior, the woman exhales a wisp of smoke while holding a delicate fan, her silk and lace garments shimmering in the soft light. Masrieras refined brushwork and sensual detail evoke the decadent charm of fin de sicle society, portraying leisure, self indulgence, and modern femininity with subtle