Andre Chochon (1910-2005), Portrait of a Woman with Yellow Gloves, Signed French Impressionist Oil on Canvas, 1960s, Framed

The Woman with Yellow Gloves

A woman in a wide feathered hat sits against a deep blue background, her yellow gloves bright against the dark tones of her dress. White plumes and small red flowers crown the hat, and a light-colored parasol rests at an angle beside her. The face is turned slightly, rendered with quick, loaded strokes of pink, peach, and shadow. The brushwork is loose and physical throughout: thick dabs of cobalt and ultramarine fill the background, while the gloves and hat catch the light in short, decisive marks. The original French title, inscribed on the back of the canvas, translates to "The Woman with Yellow Gloves."

About the Artist

Andre Chochon (1910-2005) was a French painter who worked in an impressionist manner through the second half of the 20th century. His subjects included portraits, landscapes, and figures, painted with bold color and visible brushwork. This canvas is titled and numbered on the verso (catalog reference A2097), indicating it was part of an organized body of work. Chochon signed his paintings in light paint against the background, a habit visible here at the lower right.