Ladies on the Beach (1874) by Louise Abbéma

Louise Abbéma was a French Belle Époque painter, illustrator and decorator whose work made femininity feel luminous, theatrical and self-possessed. Born into an artistic Parisian circle, she trained with leading painters of the period and rose to prominence in the 1870s with her celebrated portrait of Sarah Bernhardt.

Bernhardt became Abbéma’s great muse, collaborator and lifelong intimate companion, appearing across her portraits, sculptures and decorative works. Their relationship sat at the centre of a creative world built on performance, beauty and devotion.

Abbéma moved confidently through public life: exhibiting at the Salon, creating portraits of cultural figures, designing decorative panels, and earning major recognition, including the Légion d’honneur. At a time when women artists were often pushed to the margins, she made herself visible.

Her art is all flowers, theatre, silk and gaze, but never passive. Beneath the Belle Époque elegance is a life lived with style, independence and quiet defiance.

Where competitors might cut corners, we use premium 200gsm art paper, with a luxurious matte finish.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak (or ash for black and white frames) are durable and provide natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

Featuring unique wood grains for added character, this option is ideal for those seeking to showcase world-class quality artwork:

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak wood.
• Frame Color: Natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain.
• Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

For your convenience, the Framed option arrives with print in frame ready to hang on your wall

Handmade

Milled with simple clean lines, each order is handmade by a specialist picture framer

Glaze

UV-blocking, premium acrylic glazes further protects your print from sun and moisture damage

Paper sourcing

The Pine wood is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified forests

Design

Lightweight and robust, with back fixtures, so they arrive ready to hang

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