Woman in a Blue Dress (recto)

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a dark blue dress with a high collar and a bow at the neck. Her hair is covered by a light-colored headscarf, and she holds a fan in her right hand. The background is a loose, sketchy brown, almost like a faded wall. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the painting a rough, textured look. The woman’s face is pale with just a hint of color in her cheeks. Look up Impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.