The artwork in question is titled “Tête d’ouvrier (le blessé)” and was created by the artist Georges Rouault in the year 1911. This work falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts the head of an injured worker. The portrayal uses a dark and somber palette, with bold and thick brushstrokes that convey a sense of anguish and suffering. The face of the worker appears to be shrouded in shadows, with dramatic highlights accentuating features such as the eyes, nose, and bandaged head. The contours and textures suggest a rough and chaotic environment, befitting the injured subject. Overall, the artwork emanates powerful emotional intensity and dramatic expressionism which are characteristic of Rouault’s style.
