The artwork, titled “Wild Gypsy,” was painted by Robert Henri in 1912 and belongs to the American Realism movement. This painting is a portrait genre artwork.
The artwork portrays a woman with a solemn and introspective expression, her gaze directed towards the viewer with an almost contemplative demeanor. The woman is adorned with elaborate earrings and a multicolored shawl draped over her shoulders, featuring deep hues of blue and green that contrast with the dark, muted background. The artist has employed vigorous brushstrokes and a rich color palette to capture the essence of the woman’s appearance, thus imparting a lively realism which is characteristic of Henri’s style. The background is kept intentionally abstract to draw the focus to the subject’s face and attire, which are depicted with remarkable detail and texture.