Dame de cœur A young woman in an ornate white blouse sits before a dark table, her hands resting quietly beside a playing card. Painted in delicate tempera on canvas, this work engages in a subtle "language game," playing with the double meaning of its title, both the literal Queen of Hearts and the sovereign ruler of her own emotional domain. The painting explores the delicate equilibrium between vulnerability and power. Her sharp, side turned gaze and the subtle flush around her eyes reveal a profound emotional sensitivity an acute awareness of the passage of time and the unspoken words around her. Yet, her steady posture and grounded hands command the room, turning the card game into a metaphor for inner strength. She does not fear the gamble of life; rather, she navigates time and chance with quiet grace. In this elegant portrait, Dame de Cœur celebrates the profound beauty of a mind that feels deeply, yet remains unwaveringly strong.

Provenance

Created in the artist’s Paris studio in 2021, this work is painted with traditional egg tempera and presented in an antique frame. It has been exhibited in Los Angeles.