Artwork
Jerusalem Girl
Jerusalem Girl is a watercolor work on paper by the Art Brut artist Feder. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jerusalem Girl is a watercolour painting created by Feder in 1928. It is a portrait of a young girl, signed by the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a girl with dark hair, wearing a white headscarf and a blue and red dress, lost in thought. Her neutral expression and distant gaze convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is executed in a loose and expressive style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. Visible brushstrokes are evident in the mixed dark and light background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Feder painted delicate watercolors of people and places around the early 1900s. In Gallery Tiles you’ll find their Jerusalem Girl, a soft-hued scene likely sketched on the spot, showing a lone figure framed by Old City…
