Here is a special command for the birthsday a big amateur of Vanités. I have been asked to "personalize" the painting and it was very funny to do. So the letter is dated October 2nd (the D.day) and sent to "Dear Sam", the brooch-eye shaped (very trendy around 1880) represents her eye, the glass of champagne is an allusion of her favorite drink...
And no shells beacause, she hates them!
Petit coin d'atelier dévoilé avec la Vanité toute fraîche et certains de mes modèles silencieux.
A little place in my workshop with my still shells.