Q131587397
1898
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1898
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
This painting depicts a young girl standing in a field of flowers, holding a basket. She is dressed in a red headscarf and a pink dress with a white apron, and is surrounded by tall green stems and white blooms. The girl's face is blurred, but her posture and the way she holds the basket suggest a sense of quiet contemplation. The flowers in the background are rendered in loose, expressive brushstrokes, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of color and light creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the girl and her surroundings. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "glazing".
