A portrait of a young woman by French artist Auguste Herbin, known for his Cubist and abstract works. The painting features bold brushstrokes and a striking colour palette.

Auguste Herbin (1882-1960) was a French painter known for his contributions to Cubism and later, abstract art. Initially influenced by Impressionism and Fauvism, Herbin's style evolved towards geometric abstraction. He was a founding member of the group Abstraction-Création in 1931, advocating for non-figurative art. His later work explored the use of colour and geometric forms to convey emotion and meaning. This portrait depicts a young woman with fair skin and blue eyes, set against a flat yellow background. She wears a dark blue hat adorned with angular shapes, and her auburn hair is visible beneath. The woman is dressed in a dark blue jacket with a yellow bow tie. Her expression is serious, and her gaze is directed towards the viewer. The brushwork is visible, with bold strokes defining the forms and creating a sense of texture. The colours are used in a non-naturalistic way, with blues and yellows dominating the composition.