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Soulacroix was a pupil of Romney, Cornelius and of Dumont. He entered the School of Fine Arts on 22 September 1845 at the age of twenty and made his debut at the Paris Salon in 1849.

Soulacroix was an artist whose paintings represented the refinement, elegance and luxury of the 19th century. His highly detailed and accurate portrayal of colour and texture of fine satins and silks is unrivalled. This painting of a young lady set against a background of rich and ornate furnishings is an exceptional example of his work.

His work can be seen in the Museum of Fine Arts, Philadelphia and the Lord Mayor’s Collection at the Mansion House, London.