The Nurse
Walter Sickert
key Notes:
Intimate domesticity, psychological depth.
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Dimensions:
24 x 20 1/4 in. (61 x 51.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"The Nurse," painted by Walter Sickert in 1911, reflects the artist's interest in the themes of intimacy and vulnerability, often exploring the human condition through the lens of domesticity and care. The work is notable for its psychological depth and use of color, contributing to Sickert's reputation as a pivotal figure in the transition from Impressionism to modernism in British art.
Description of the work:
"The Nurse," painted by Walter Sickert in 1911, features a seated female figure in a domestic interior, characterized by a muted color palette dominated by earthy tones and soft lighting. The composition emphasizes the figure's contemplative posture and the surrounding environment, with loose brushwork that conveys a sense of intimacy and immediacy.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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