Brandusa Niro

Jacqueline in the Winter Garden

2025

48 x 36 ″

Acrylic on canvas

"Jacqueline in the Winter Garden" is a striking portrait that merges elegance with an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. Inspired by Jacqueline, a remarkably graceful young girl the artist met in the south of France, the painting captures her quiet sophistication and enigmatic presence. Raised by her grandmother, Jacqueline exuded an innate poise, which the artist conveys through her elongated features, deep-set eyes, and composed demeanor.

Dressed in a crisp white coat adorned with golden buttons, Jacqueline sits on a delicate chair with warm, peach-toned cushions, evoking a sense of refined nostalgia. The surrounding winter garden, filled with soft yet vibrant flora, creates a rich contrast of cool blues and fiery golds, lending an otherworldly quality to the composition. At her side, a gentle white duck serves as her silent companion, reinforcing themes of tranquility, solitude, and harmony with nature.

Through a blend of surrealism and portraiture, the artist presents Jacqueline as a timeless figure—poised, introspective, and deeply connected to the serene beauty of her surroundings.