The artwork, titled “Girl Smoking” by Richard Diebenkorn, was created in 1963. It is an oil painting on canvas and is associated with the Expressionism art movement. The piece measures 84.5 x 63.5 cm and falls under the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a young woman is depicted in a relaxed pose, sitting with her arm resting on a surface and her hand raised to her face, holding a cigarette. The brushstrokes are visible and expressive, lending to the dynamic quality of the painting. The use of color is bold and varied, with contrasting hues such as the bright yellow of the chair and the darker tones of the background and the woman’s attire. The woman’s figure is delineated with soft yet defined lines, capturing the moment with a sense of immediacy and introspection. The overall composition exudes a sense of calm and pensive contemplation.
