The artwork titled “Kitty Pearson,” created by artist Alice Neel in 1973, is a striking example of Expressionism rendered in oil on canvas. Classified within the genre of nude painting (nu), it can be found in the Tate Modern, London, UK.
In the artwork, a nude female subject is seated on a multi-colored, checkered blanket, with her legs slightly apart and her hands clasped together in her lap. She is depicted wearing a dark, wide-brimmed hat, which contrasts with her exposed body. The background is minimally detailed, with soft hues that draw attention to the subject’s form and expression. The use of bold, yet somewhat rough brushstrokes enhances the raw and honest depiction, characteristic of Neel’s expressive artistic style.
