Seated Woman
1938
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1938
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Seated Woman is a 1938 watercolor by Henryk Gotlib, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, her body facing the left side of the image. She is nude, with her right arm bent and her hand resting on her head. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand holding a small object. The background of the painting is a light brown colour. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her weight shifted onto her right leg. Her facial expression is calm, with her eyes cast downward. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. The artist's use of watercolour creates a soft, dreamy quality to the painting. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, adding to the sense of intimacy and vulnerability. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the term "sfumato".
