Lady in Black Hat captures timeless elegance and mystery through a masterful blend of classical portraiture and contemporary flair. Painted in rich oils on canvas, the work highlights the artist’s ability to combine realism with expressive brushwork. The subject — a poised woman in a sweeping black hat adorned with a large coral rose — exudes both sophistication and subtle drama. Her off-shoulder black gown, layered pearl choker, and delicate earrings echo early 20th-century fashion yet feel strikingly modern in their presentation.The medium of oil on canvas allows for soft, luminous skin tones contrasted with the textured background and the deep blacks of the fabric. Broad, painterly strokes in the backdrop create depth and movement, while finer detailing in the face and accessories draws the viewer in. This interplay of precision and looseness is a hallmark of impressionistic realism — a style that borrows the atmospheric qualities of Impressionism while maintaining lifelike representation.