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A Lady in Green, by Harald Giersing, oil, 1923

A Lady in Green

Harald Giersing

1923

oil

canvas

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

A Lady in Green is a 1923 oil by Harald Giersing, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Harald Giersing
When & what style?
1923
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a green dress, her head tilted slightly to the side. The subject's face is turned downward, with her chin resting on her right hand, which is supported by her right elbow. The woman's dark hair is pulled back, and her eyes are cast downward. The woman's attire is a dark green dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. The background of the painting is a light gray color, which provides a subtle contrast to the subject's clothing. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, look up Harald Giersing.

About the artist

Portrait of Harald Giersing
Artist

Harald Giersing

Harald Giersing (24 April 1881 – 15 January 1927) was a Danish painter. He was instrumental in developing the classic modernism movement in Denmark around 1910-1920. He is remembered as one of Denmark's most important…

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