François Rousseau, Photographer, Paris

Description

A black and white portrait shows a woman holding a foil fencing sword, looking directly at the camera. She is wearing a dark sleeveless dress with embellished shoulders and neckline. The woman also wears stud earrings and a ring. The foil is held in front of her chest, the point upwards. The background is a neutral gradient grey to white, and the lighting is soft. The image appears to have had some post-production work done to clean up the image. The overall composition is focused on the subject, capturing her poised and confident demeanor.