Lucie Cousturier, 1905-10
Lucie Cousturier
Self-Portrait
Oil on panel
The artist was one of the few Neo-Impressionists who attempted self-portraiture. She combined the angular neckline, wavy hair, and tilt of the head with a delft contrast of warm and cool hues to create a very engaging likeness.
She learned of Neo-Impressionism in the early 1900's while studying with Paul Signac,
Cousturier also authored biographies of some of the original Neo-Impressionists and was the owner of Seurat's "A Sunday of the Grande Jatte," which hung in her studio through most of her career.
Lucie Cousturier, 1905-10
Lucie Cousturier
Self-Portrait
Oil on panel
The artist was one of the few Neo-Impressionists who attempted self-portraiture. She combined the angular neckline, wavy hair, and tilt of the head with a delft contrast of warm and cool hues to create a very engaging likeness.
She learned of Neo-Impressionism in the early 1900's while studying with Paul Signac,
Cousturier also authored biographies of some of the original Neo-Impressionists and was the owner of Seurat's "A Sunday of the Grande Jatte," which hung in her studio through most of her career.