Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 222 works by Delphin Enjolras in our catalogue
In short
Young woman reading by a window is the Delphin Enjolras painting that draws the most eyes. After it, the eye goes to Evening on the pergola terrace and The Letter. Among the 222 works of Delphin Enjolras in our catalog, these 100 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
In Young woman reading by a window, Delphin Enjolras arranges a quiet interior scene centered on a seated figure. The subject is positioned in a chair adjacent to a window, where natural sunlight filters through to illuminate her face. She is absorbed in a book, her attention directed inward. The composition utilizes this light to establish a sense of warmth and domestic stillness.
The scene unfolds in "Evening on the pergola terrace," a work by the French academic painter Delphin Enjolras. Within this quiet moment, three women gather around a dining table under the soft glow of the night. They sit in a relaxed arrangement, their presence filling the outdoor space with a sense of companionship and shared life. The setting feels intimate, as if the viewer has just stepped onto the terrace…
A woman sits in a profile view, her body angled toward a table laden with flowers. She is lost in the contents of a letter held in her hands. The room feels heavy with the scent of old paper and the warmth of a nearby lamp. A fireplace and scattered books suggest a life lived among quiet thoughts and domestic stillness. The light from the lamp casts a soft glow…
The room breathes with a soft, golden warmth as a woman sits poised upon a chaise lounge. She is caught in a private interval, a fleeting pause in the ritual of dressing that feels both intimate and profoundly still. The light, gentle and diffused, emanates from a lamp on a nearby table, casting a soft glow that traces the curve of her shoulder and the delicate folds of her garments.…
The Shoe emerges from the canvas as a quiet moment captured in time. This painting, titled The Shoe, belongs to the hand of Delphin Enjolras, a French painter who lived from 1857 to 1945. Within this work, the artist focuses on a woman seated upon a bench, her legs crossed in a posture of ease. The scene unfolds with a sense of stillness, as if the viewer has just stepped…
Nude Lying On Roses Bouquet is an oil painting by the French academic painter Delphin Enjolras. The canvas captures a reclining female figure amidst a profusion of roses. This work belongs to the tradition of academic realism, focusing on the precise rendering of the human form and the soft textures of botanical life. The subject rests upon a chaise lounge, surrounded by the heavy, velvet presence of flowers.
The painting depicts a nude woman positioned horizontally across the frame. She lies on her back, her body extending from the left toward the right side of the canvas. Her legs are raised into the air, creating a sense of weightless repose. The subject appears to be in a state of sleep or deep rest. In the background, a blue sky is visible, interspersed with soft, white clouds. Several other…
A woman sits poised before a mirror, caught in a private moment of preparation. The scene is set within a vintage interior, where the quietude of domestic life is rendered through a careful arrangement of objects. She is positioned on a chair, her attention turned toward the vanity table that holds the tools of her grooming. A vase rests at the corner of the table, while bottles and a cup…
Interior with Woman
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A Son Bureau
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elegante au chapeau.1896
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A Candlelit Dinner
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Reclining Nude
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nude belle woman roses
17
untitled (9829)
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Nude By Firelight
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interieur mit dame am schreibpult
20
Missing A Loved One
21
un moment paisible
22
the fire side nude seated beauty
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La Belle Ârome
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elegante a la liseuse
25
le repos
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A Nude Reclining By The Fire
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A Nude By The Fire
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in the boudoir
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The Bouquet 2
30
Reading By The Fire
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odalisque allongee
32
The Nap
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Woman In A Boudoir
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La Belle Rose
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A Lady In Her Boudoir
36
Odalisque
37
Fete Venitienne
38
after dinner
39
The pearl necklace
40
femme a la lecture
41
Women In The Boudoir
42
lodalisque aux fleurs
43
In the Boudoir 2
44
In the Boudoir
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Sipping Lemonade By The Lake
46
The Bubbles
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A Curtain Call At The Opera
48
Interior Scene With A Young Woman
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Woman with a bouquet of lilac
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Back From Bal
51
Distant Thoughts
52
A Summer Evening On The Riviera
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Seated Woman In Bed
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A Young Beauty In A Hat Decorated With Yellow Flowers
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The BoudoirYale University Art Gallery
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Daydream
57
The Letter 1
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In the Boudoir 3
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Reading near the lamp
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reading a letter
61
First Primers
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Female Figure Holding A Staff
63
The Page
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Reading By Lamp Light
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The letter 2
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Reading by the light of the lamp
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The Lampions
68
After bath
69
Mirror and Spaniel
70
la propriete
71
nude belle lady on divan
72
untitled
73
untitled (716)
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retour du bal
75
nu allongee
76
a moment of reflection
77
nude belle
78
by the light of the fire
79
odalisque
80
untitled (3903)
81
the bouquet
82
le bouquet
83
jeune fille au bouquet de fleurs
84
jeune femme alanguie
85
untitled (1383)
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sous la neige
87
portrait d une elegante
88
lattente
89
dans le boudoir
90
le collier des perles
91
un moment de contemplation
92
nu sur le divan
93
Lying nude
94
nude
95
untitled (1132)
96
la belle odalisque
97
elegante pres du feu
98
au coin du feu
99
the flower bouquet
100
untitled (1309)
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Delphin Enjolras | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Yale University Art Gallery |
New Haven | 1 | The Boudoir |
All the dated Delphin Enjolras originals shown here belong to a single year, 1896: they appear in order of fame.
Pick a year to see its originals.
Young woman reading by a window. Evening on the pergola terrace and The Letter come next.
Young woman reading by a window, Evening on the pergola terrace, The Letter, The Toilette, The Shoe, Nude Lying On Roses Bouquet, nu de dos, nu a sa coiffeuse, elegantes sur la terrasse devant le lac dannecy and high tea and gossip. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 222 works by Delphin Enjolras.
Mostly in Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven). The museum table above lists them all.
Women (22), Flowers (13) and Nudes (13), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 4 of the 100 works on this page.
Academicism, judging by the originals on this page.
Delphin Enjolras was a French academic painter born in Courcouronnes, Ardèche, France, in 1857. He passed away in Toulouse in 1945. His parents were Casimir Enjolras and Delphine Laurens. Enjolras’s artistic journey began with formal training at the “École de dessin de la ville de Paris” under the guidance of watercolorist Gaston Gérard. He further honed his skills at the prestigious Beaux-Arts, studying under the renowned Jean-Léon Gérôme and Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret. These formative years laid the foundation for his distinctive style.
Initially, Enjolras focused on landscapes, but he soon discovered a passion for portraying women. This shift marked a turning point in his career. He became celebrated for his intimate depictions of elegant young women engaged in everyday activities – reading, sewing, or simply lost in thought. A defining characteristic of his work is the masterful use of light, often employing lamplight or backlighting to create dramatic and evocative atmospheres.
Enjolras’s oeuvre encompasses a range of paintings that showcase his technical skill and sensitivity. Some notable examples include La Sieste, which exemplifies his sensual style, and Fête venitienne. His works frequently explore themes of femininity, leisure, and the quiet moments of everyday life. He worked with watercolors, oil paints, and pastels.
From 1890 onwards, Enjolras regularly exhibited his work at the prestigious Paris Salon. He was accepted into the Société des Artistes Français in 1901, solidifying his position within the French art establishment. Today, examples of his paintings can be found in museum collections such as the Musée du Puy and the Musée d'Avignon.
Enjolras was influenced by the academic traditions of his teachers, particularly Gérôme’s emphasis on realism and detail. However, he developed a unique style that blended technical precision with an intimate and evocative sensibility. While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Enjolras left behind a body of work that continues to captivate viewers with its beauty and charm. His paintings offer a glimpse into the lives of women in late 19th and early 20th century France, rendered with skill and sensitivity.
