The Letter (La Lettre)

Alexandre Lunois

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman standing in an interior setting. She has short, dark hair and wears a long, light blue dress with puffy sleeves and a high neckline. The woman holds a white object in both hands at her waist. To her left is a chair with a floral-patterned backrest and a round seat. Behind the woman is a dark-colored curtain or wall hanging. A table to her right holds a vase with red flowers. The background features a tapestry or wallpaper with a scene of people and trees. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and blue. The artist's signature appears at the bottom.