All the distinctive features of Lempicka's style, which earned her popularity among the affluent clientele of Paris in the twenties and contemporary audiences, are evident in the painting.
The quasi-architectural background resembling the shapes of modern skyscrapers, characteristic red accents, all complemented by the slouched blue fabric draped from the figure.
Suzy Solidor is arguably the most frequently painted woman in the world, with her image immortalized by over 220 artists. She was a French singer and actress who, as the first woman, opened the nightclub La Vie Parisienne. Portraits of Suzy adorned the walls of the cabaret, painted by artists such as Tamara de Lempicka, Francis Bacon, Georges Braque, and Picasso.
