Medium shot, oil painting by John Singer Sargent, a young edwardian couple in an 1890s London cafe, looking closely at an ornate wooden counter with cakes and pastries, the woman is reaching out to show the man which cake she would like to have while looking directly at the camera, she has long dark brown wavy hair and wears a sheer floral chiffon-gown in the style of lucile duff gordon, silk gloves and a feathered hat. intimate atmosphere, historical background with other edwardian shoppers, focused lighting, rich textures, loose brushwork, masterpiece. Mehr sehen