The artwork titled “Old Woman with Dog” was painted by artist Chaim Soutine around the year 1919. It is a portrait executed in oil on canvas and belongs to the Expressionism art movement.
In the artwork, a woman, aged and donned in dark attire, is depicted with a small dog resting on her lap. The background is composed of bold, swirling strokes of paint in shades of purple and yellow, contributing to the emotional intensity characteristic of Expressionist works. The woman’s face is rendered in vibrant colors, accentuating her features and giving her an almost ethereal presence. Her attire, dark and somber, contrasts sharply with the bright hues of her headwear and the blanket enveloping the dog, drawing attention to these elements. The overall composition exudes a sense of introspection and melancholy, inviting viewers to explore the deeper emotions and thoughts of the subject.
