1967
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Electric Girl Holding a Candle is a 1967 watercolor by Barbara Nessim, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting features a woman with vibrant pink hair, adorned with colorful light bulbs that resemble feathers. She wears a dark dress and holds a red candle in her right hand. The background is a light beige color, with a green border on the right side and a blue border on the left. A white banner at the bottom displays the title "ELECTRIC GIR HOLDING A CANDLE" in black text. The woman's hair is a striking feature, with each strand resembling a light bulb. The use of bright colors adds a playful touch to the overall piece. This artwork is reminiscent of the style of artist Barbara Nessim.
A 1967 portrait by Barbara Nessim depicts a woman in vibrant colors, titled *Electric Girl Holding a Candle*.
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Barbara Nessim (born 1939) is an American artist, illustrator, and educator whose work has played a significant role in expanding the boundaries between illustration, fine art, and digital media.
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