A Painter's Studio with a Model Wrapped in Japanese Silk
1894
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A woman sits on the floor in a dim studio, wrapped in a bright blue fabric with a floral pattern. Behind her, a wooden easel holds a blank canvas, and a guitar leans against the wall. A red stool and a stack of green-painted boards lie nearby, along with some loose papers. The blue cloth looks like silk, and the room feels cluttered but lived-in. The artist likely used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the light and mood. Check out watercolor to see how artists mix paint and water for soft, blended effects.
