The artwork titled “Paulette Jourdain” was created by Chaim Soutine in 1928 in France. It is an oil painting on canvas and measures 34.6 by 36.1 centimeters. This piece belongs to the Expressionist movement and falls within the genre of portraiture. The artwork is currently part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young woman with an expressive, slightly distorted face, characteristic of the Expressionist style. The painter uses bold and swift brushstrokes to capture the subject’s features and emotions. The background is dominated by a textured, swirling blue, which contrasts with the dark clothing of the subject. The face is rendered in warmer tones, with areas of red and pink highlighting the flesh. The hair is dark and styled with loose curls, adding to the overall expressive quality of the piece. The sitter’s eyes appear contemplative, contributing to the emotive depth of the portrait.