Tilly (also known as Portrait of Tilly) (1917) by Robert Henri

Tilly (also known as Portrait of Tilly) - Robert Henri - 1917

Artwork Information

TitleTilly (also known as Portrait of Tilly)
ArtistRobert Henri
Date1917
Art MovementAmerican Realism

About Tilly (also known as Portrait of Tilly)

The artwork titled “Tilly (also known as Portrait of Tilly)” was created by the artist Robert Henri in the year 1917. It is a distinguished piece belonging to the American Realism art movement and falls within the genre of portraiture.

The artwork features a young girl, presumably the eponymous Tilly, captured from the waist up. Dominated by earthy, muted tones, it showcases a striking interplay between light and shadow that highlights the girl’s facial features and expression. The subject’s gaze is directed forward, engaging the viewer, and her dark hair frames her face, contrasting starkly with the vibrant red scarf and lighter hues of her clothing. The background is rendered in blurred strokes of green and brown, ensuring that the viewer’s focus remains on Tilly’s face, which is depicted with a sense of immediacy and presence that is characteristic of Robert Henri’s realist style. The overall composition and color palette evoke a sense of intimacy and simplicity, drawing attention to the quiet dignity of the subject.

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