Young Woman of the People
1918
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1918
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting shows a young woman sitting down, looking straight ahead. She has dark hair and is wearing a black dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her arms are resting on her lap, and her hands are clenched into fists. The background is a simple room with a bed and a picture on the wall. The woman's face is painted in a simple, flat style, with minimal detail. Her features are elongated, giving her a slightly otherworldly appearance. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Amedeo Modigliani.
