“Woman with Arms Folded” is an expressionist portrait created by Chaim Soutine circa 1929. Executed in oil on canvas, the artwork currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork presents a solitary female figure, centrally positioned with her arms folded across her torso, conveying a sense of introspection and intensity. The background is rendered in deep, swirling blues and purples, accentuating the figure’s stark and expressive features. The subject’s face is marked by pronounced features and a contemplative expression, displaying Soutine’s characteristic emphasis on emotional depth. The bold application of paint and the vivid color contrasts reflect the influence of Expressionism, emphasizing the subject’s inner emotions rather than her external appearance.