The artwork, “Woman in Hat and Gloves,” was painted by Richard Diebenkorn in 1963. It is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Expressionism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 85.7 x 91.4 cm, and it falls within the portrait genre.
In “Woman in Hat and Gloves,” the figure depicted is seated, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long gloves. The composition is characterized by broad, expressive brushstrokes with a predominant use of muted, yet contrasting colors. The figure’s form is abstracted, merging with the dark and mysterious background, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the painting. The hat, rendered in yellow and blue, casts a shadow on the subject’s face, adding depth to her enigmatic expression. The portrayal suggests a moment of introspection, capturing the essence of Expressionism through the subject’s introspective pose and the emotive application of color and form.
