The Green Bodice
Julian Alden Weir
key Notes:
Impressionist portrait, muted palette
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Dimensions:
33 15/16 x 24 3/4 in. (86.2 x 62.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Green Bodice" is a notable work by American painter Julian Alden Weir, created in 1898, which exemplifies his interest in capturing the interplay of light and color. The painting features a female figure in a green bodice, reflecting Weir's affiliation with the American Impressionist movement and his focus on intimate domestic scenes.
Description of the work:
"The Green Bodice," created by Julian Alden Weir in 1898, features a female figure adorned in a striking green bodice, set against a softly rendered background that emphasizes the subject's form and attire. The painting employs a harmonious color palette and delicate brushwork, characteristic of Weir's Impressionist style, to convey a sense of intimacy and elegance.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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