The artwork titled “Part Seen Part Imagined” is a symbolic painting created by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1896. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement.
The artwork features a stylized depiction of a woman encircled within an intricate and elegant design characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. The woman is adorned with a large hat, standing poised against the background. Surrounding her, delicate lines and forms suggest the presence of flora, giving the composition a sense of organic, flowing beauty. These lines intertwine and elaborate around the figure, presenting both seen and imagined elements that combine to create an almost dreamlike resonance. The artwork employs a muted color palette with soft greens, purples, and tans, emphasizing the harmony and interconnectedness between the human figure and the natural elements. Mackintosh’s use of flowing, organic lines and symbolic forms effectively conveys the essence of the Art Nouveau style, blending nature with human form in a seamless manner.
