The artwork titled “Helena Rubenstein” was created by the artist Graham Sutherland in 1957. This piece is part of the Expressionism movement and falls under the genres of portrait, sketch, and study.
In the artwork, the left side displays an abstract use of bold red, green, and black colors, creating a sense of energetic motion. This contrasts starkly with the detailed portrayal of an elderly woman’s face on the right, rendered with meticulous attention to her lifelike features. Her face is surrounded by a subtle yellow and green background, emphasizing her somber yet dignified expression. The artwork juxtaposes vibrant abstraction with realism, highlighting the depth and character of the subject. The use of various paint application techniques further exemplifies the artist’s intent to blend expressive brushwork with precise detail in the portrait study.
