Jenny Nyström — Belle Époque Woman in a Blue Coat

Jenny Nyström's reputation rests largely on her Christmas cards — but this signed portrait is a reminder of her full range. A woman in a navy blue coat with blue fur trim stands with easy confidence, white parasol in hand, her red-feathered hat catching the eye against the loose, atmospheric watercolour background. There is no season here, only character — the kind of poised, self-possessed Belle Époque figure Nyström drew with quiet authority. A distinctive piece in the Jenny Nyström collection.