"Sara Bernhardt at Work in Her Studio," 1879
French artist: Marie-Désirée Bourgoin (1839–1912)
Watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper; 67.8×53.1 cm
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The painting captures Sara Bernhardt sculpting—an intimate glimpse into her artistic life beyond the stage, revealing her deep engagement with visual art.
Bourgoin skillfully renders the studio’s atmosphere: exotic trinkets, opulent furnishings, and intricate interior details evoke a rich, bohemian world alive with creativity.
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