1890
oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Mischief is a 1890 oil by George Frederic Watts, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting, titled "Mischief", features two figures in a lush, natural setting. The figure on the left, a woman, has her arm around the other figure, a man. The woman's face is turned towards the man, and her body is positioned in front of his. The man is depicted with his head turned away from the woman, and his body is twisted in a way that suggests he is trying to escape her grasp. The woman's expression is one of mischief, as if she is enjoying the man's discomfort. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which adds to the sense of intimacy and closeness between the two figures. The use of warm colors and the intimate pose of the figures creates a sense of sensuality and playfulness. To learn more about the artist's use of color and composition, explore the technique of glazing.
George Frederic Watts (23 February 1817 – 1 July 1904) was a British painter and sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement.
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