THE ART OF STYLE
REMEMBERING AN AGE OF ELEGANCE
William Orpen, Rose, Fourth Marchioness of Headfort, 1915, oil on canvas, Location Unknown
Fashion fades, only style remains.*
Coco Chanel
Irish portraitist William Orpen (1878-1931) takes us into an era that has largely disappeared, ended by the destruction and carnage of World War I; French fashion genius Coco Chanel (1883-1971) may have died nearly 50 years ago, but her impact on both clothing, perfume and other aspects of style endures.
The above image is used solely for educational purposes and in the U.S. public domain.
