Vanessa
1937
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
1937
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
Dominant colour
Vanessa is a 1937 oil by Ethel Walker, held at National Gallery.
This painting shows a woman sitting in a room, looking to the side. She is wearing a dark dress and a necklace of large, round beads. Her hair is pulled back, and her face is painted with a mix of colors. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting, with the background blurred and out of focus. The room is decorated with a few pieces of furniture and some books on a shelf. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes texture and color, with thick brushstrokes and vivid hues. You might want to look up the artist Ethel Walker next.
