The artwork, titled “Child reading – Red,” was created by Will Barnet in 1970 in the United States. Executed using the silkscreen medium, it is a prime example of Pop Art and falls within the genre painting category. The piece captures a domestic and intimate scene.
The artwork portrays a young girl engrossed in reading a book, depicted in a realistic yet stylized manner consistent with the Pop Art movement. She is seated at a table with her arms resting on an open book. The setting is completed by the presence of a black cat, situated prominently in the foreground. The color palette is limited, emphasizing deep reds and blues, which draw attention to the serene and contemplative mood of the scene. The clean lines and bold colors are characteristic of Barnet’s work, giving the composition a graphic, almost illustrative quality.
