Fernand Toussaint (1873–1956) was a prominent Belgian painter renowned for his exquisite ability to capture the grace and sophistication of women during the Belle Époque and interwar periods.
A student of the leading portraits of his time, Toussaint developed a style that sat beautifully between traditional realism and subtle Impressionism. He was best known for his portraits of aristocratic ladies, often depicted in luxurious interiors, surrounded by delicate flowers or dressed in shimmering silks. His mastery lay in his use of soft lighting and a refined color palette, which imbued his subjects with a sense of quiet dignity and timeless charm.
Beyond portraiture, his talent extended to vibrant still lifes and tranquil landscapes, but it is his “Toussaint woman”, always elegant, melancholic, and deeply poetic, that remains his most enduring legacy in the world of European art.
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| Elegant Lady on a Green Sofa |
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| A Lady Before the Mirror |
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| A Pretty Flower Bouquet |
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| A Quiet Moment |
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| A Seductive Pose |
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| A Young Lady Before the Mirror |
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| A Young Lady with a Fan |
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| A Young Woman Holding a Bouquet of Summer Flowers |
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| A Young Woman with an Open Book |
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| After the Walk |
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| Afternoon Reading |
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| An Elegant Lady Getting Ready |
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| An Elegant Lady in a Yellow Dress |
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| An Elegant Lady in the Café |
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| An Elegant Lady with a Parasol |
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| An Elegant Lady with an Umbrella |
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| An Elegant Woman Gathering Flowers |
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| An Elegant Woman with Japanese Prints |
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| An Elegant Woman |
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| Arranging the Bouquet |
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| Black and White |
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| Contemplation |
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| Coquettish |
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| Daydreaming |
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| Daydreaming |
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| Dreamy |
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| Dreamy |
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| Elegance |
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| Elegant Lady at the Opera |
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| Elegant Lady in Pink |
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| Faraway Thoughts |
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| Her New Hat |
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| In the Boudoir |
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| Lady in a Green Dress |
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| Lady with a Musical Score |
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| Portrait of a Girl with a Fan |
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| Portrait of a Woman |
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| Portrait of an Elegant Woman |
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| Portrait of an Elegant Woman |
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| Quiet Afternoon |
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| Reflections |
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| The Abandoned Reading |
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| The Album and the Flower Bouquet |
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| The Bouquet |
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| The Flower Seller |
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| The Love Letter |
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| The Toilet |
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| Woman Before the Mirror |
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| Woman in front of the Mirror |
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| Woman in the Boudoir |
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