The artwork, “Portrait of the Journalist Sylvia Von Harden,” was created by the German artist Otto Dix in 1926. Executed in oil and tempera on wood, this painting exemplifies the Expressionist movement and stands as a distinguished portrait piece. Measuring 89 x 121 cm, it is housed in the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.
The artwork features Sylvia Von Harden seated at a table against a vividly colored background. Dressed in a red and black checkered dress, she gazes out with a contemplative expression. Her elongated fingers hold a cigarette, and a monocle, perched over one eye, emphasizes her attentive and focused demeanor. On the round table beside her, items such as a cocktail glass, an open cigarette case, and a matchbox are meticulously detailed, reflecting a scene of modern, urban sophistication. The setting and composition highlight the characteristics of the Weimar Republic’s New Objectivity movement within the broader Expressionist framework.
