The artwork titled “Femme à la Rose” is an oil on canvas painting created by Paul Delvaux in 1936. This piece, belonging to the Metaphysical art movement, measures 130 by 90 centimeters and is classified under the genre painting category.
The artwork depicts an interior scene with a dark, elegant room adorned with ornate paneling and wall sconces. In the foreground, a woman dressed in a long, period-style dress is bent over, reaching towards a rose on the floor. Her posture and the delicate act of picking the flower evoke a sense of contemplation. In the background, another woman, dressed similarly, stands in a solemn stance, looking towards the observer from a distance. The room opens to a distant landscape, with mountains visible through the far-off window, adding depth and a sense of mystery to the composition. The interplay of light and shadow further enhances the painting’s enigmatic atmosphere, characteristic of Delvaux’s metaphysical style.
