Elegant in a White Dress with a Cigarette by Maxime Dethomas. A stylish woman in a white dress and elaborate hat holds a cigarette while seated in a crowded cafe among men in top hats.

Elegant in a White Dress with a Cigarette

Maxime Dethomas

1910 · Paper, Watercolor Paint

A chic Belle Époque scene capturing a fashionable woman in a white dress among a Parisian cafe crowd.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Commercial Space
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Works well as a contained focal point
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Versatile across wall tones
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Soft gray, Soft white, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1910 by Maxime Dethomas, this watercolor and charcoal work captures the sophisticated social atmosphere of the Belle Époque. The composition centers on a fashionable woman in a crisp white dress and hat, her confident expression and casual cigarette creating a striking focal point against the crowded, masculine background of the Parisian café culture.