The artwork, titled “Leila Webb Collins Davidson,” was created by Alice Neel in 1971 in New York City, United States. The painting, executed in oil, measures 113.03 by 76.2 cm and belongs to the portrait genre.
This portrait by Alice Neel depicts a woman seated on a wooden chair, rendered in a sophisticated and poised manner. The subject, Leila Webb Collins Davidson, is adorned in a cream-colored outfit, complemented by a strand of pearls and simple earrings. Her expression is reflective, captured with subtle details that convey both her character and the artist’s perception. The background exhibits a wash of light blue tones, contributing to a serene atmosphere and drawing focus to the subject’s presence. Neel’s use of bold outlines and a soft color palette emphasizes the contours and depth of the figure, reflecting the style characteristic of her oeuvre.
