Woman Seated on a Bed
Walter Sickert
key Notes:
Intimate domesticity, psychological realism.
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Dimensions:
36 x 28 1/4 in. (91.4 x 71.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"Woman Seated on a Bed," created by Walter Sickert in 1905, exemplifies the artist's interest in intimate domestic scenes and psychological depth. The painting reflects Sickert's innovative approach to composition and color, contributing to the development of modern British art and influencing subsequent generations of artists.
Description of the work:
"Woman Seated on a Bed" by Walter Sickert features a solitary female figure positioned on a bed, rendered in a muted color palette that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow. The composition is characterized by loose brushwork and a focus on the figure's contemplative posture, which conveys a sense of intimacy and psychological depth within the domestic setting.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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