The artwork titled “Brigit Macnamara,” created by Augustus John in 1937, belongs to the Post-Impressionist movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork depicts a seated woman with auburn hair, dressed partially in a yellow garment and a blue scarf around her neck, with a loosely tied robe exposing her upper torso. The background suggests an outdoor setting, characterized by a verdant landscape and a silhouetted structure. The brushwork is expressive, utilizing vibrant colors and bold strokes to convey the figure and her surroundings. There is a serene yet contemplative expression on her face, contributing to the intimate and somewhat introspective mood of the piece. The painter uses a combination of both finesse and rough strokes to create an impressionistic approach, capturing the essence rather than the precise details of the figure and scene.
