The artwork, titled “The Green Coat,” was painted by Robert Henri in 1919. It is a part of the American Realism movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a young woman is portrayed against a dark, amorphous background. Her face, bathed in warm hues, contrasts markedly with her deep green coat and the soft light that illuminates her white blouse. The brushwork, while vigorous and bold, adeptly captures the essence of her contemplative expression and the textured fabric of her clothing. The dark, rich color palette adds depth and intensity to the composition, making the figure emerge powerfully from the canvas. The subtle interplay of light and shadow, combined with the somber background, highlights the artist’s skill in rendering a realistic yet evocative portrait.