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The brushwork is deliberate and textured, particularly in the rendering of the subject's bodice and the patterned fabric of her dress. Valadon avoids the soft, atmospheric blurring common in the work of her contemporaries, opting instead for a directness that captures the physical presence of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer palette is assertive, utilising high-contrast tones that draw the eye across the canvas. The interplay between the dark, solid form of the woman and the energetic, almost frantic marks of the background creates a sense of tension. This work is representative of Valadon's mature period, during which she moved away from the influence of her mentors to establish a style defined by its psychological weight and formal rigour. 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