La Femme à l'Éventail (Woman with Fan)

"Femme à l'Éventail (Woman with Fan)," created in 1912 by Jean Metzinger, exemplifies early Cubism with its fragmented, geometric depiction of a woman holding a fan. This oil painting, exhibited at the Salon d'Automne in Paris, demonstrates Metzinger's innovative approach to Portraiture by presenting multiple perspectives simultaneously, a hallmark of Cubism. The artwork's significance was noted in 1912 newspapers, where a photograph of the piece was published, highlighting its role in pushing the boundaries of traditional representation during the modernist movement.