The artwork titled “Gothic Figure (recto)” was created by Matthew Smith in the year 1918. This piece belongs to the art movement known as Fauvism and falls under the genre of still life.
The artwork presents a stylized figure rendered in vibrant hues typical of the Fauvist movement, characterized by bold and often non-naturalistic colors. The figure appears to be statue-like, standing on a platform against a vivid background split into contrasting shades of dark blue and red. The application of color is expressive, with visible brush strokes that add texture and dynamism to the composition. The use of contrasting colors and the abstract representation of the figure combine to create a sense of energy and movement within the artwork.