Spanish Woman in a Red Shawl (1907) by Robert Henri

Spanish Woman in a Red Shawl - Robert Henri - 1907

Artwork Information

TitleSpanish Woman in a Red Shawl
ArtistRobert Henri
Date1907
Art MovementAmerican Realism

About Spanish Woman in a Red Shawl

The artwork titled “Spanish Woman in a Red Shawl,” created by Robert Henri in 1907, belongs to the American Realism movement and is classified as a portrait. This painting captures a rendition of a woman draped in a striking red shawl, a distinctive characteristic of the genre and style it represents.

The artwork portrays a woman with a poised and composed expression, gazing slightly to her left. Her dark hair is adorned with a matching red adornment, which corresponds harmoniously with her vibrant shawl. The background of the artwork is rendered in dark, muted tones, effectively highlighting the warm and robust hues of the red shawl. The brushstrokes are confident and expressive, demonstrating Henri’s adeptness in conveying texture and depth. The overall composition exudes a sense of elegance and strength, representative of the subject and reflective of the American Realism movement.

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