François DE HERAIN (1877-1962) - Female Portrait

François de Hérain (1877–1962) was a French draughtsman and painter trained in the academic tradition at the turn of the 20th century. His heightened pencil portraits, executed with great finesse, demonstrate a mastery of classical drawing and a particular sensitivity to facial psychology.

This heightened drawing (pencil with white highlights), dated to 1900–1920, depicts a very gentle female portrait. The face, finely modeled by white highlights on a beige paper background, emerges with a striking presence. Slight paper patina consistent with age. The artwork is presented in an old gilded frame.

• Technique: Heightened drawing (pencil + white highlights)
• Medium: Paper
• Visible dimensions: 34 × 25 cm (13.4 x 9.8 in)
• Subject: Female portrait
• Signature: Signed lower right
• Estimated period: Circa 1900–1920
• Framing: Old gilded frame
• Condition: Good overall condition, slight paper patina consistent with age

This work is offered by PACART after verification of its authenticity and stylistic coherence.