The artwork “Little Girl with Doll” by Chaim Soutine, created around 1919, epitomizes the Expressionism movement. Rendered in oil on canvas, this portrait is currently housed at the Hillman Family Foundation in New York City, NY, US. The piece showcases a young girl seated on a chair, holding a doll close to her chest.
In the artwork, the young girl is depicted with a solemn expression, her eyes large and wide, invoking a sense of innocence or perhaps melancholy. Her white dress contrasts starkly with the dark hues framing her figure, highlighting her presence and emphasizing her fragility. The doll she clutches is painted with less detail, suggesting a significant emotional attachment rather than a focus on the object itself. The surrounding environment, depicted with bold and expressive brushstrokes, reflects Soutine’s distinctive style within the Expressionist genre, conveying intense emotionality and vibrant energy.
