1927
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Les chapeaux à brides (Schoolgirls Wearing Brimmed Hats) is a 1927 gouache by Gwen John, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two kids wearing big, round hats with wide brims. Their faces are hidden, but you can see their shoulders and the back of their heads. The hats are dark with light edges, and the background looks like a schoolyard with a fence and some trees. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like sketches. The colors are simple—greens, browns, and a bit of blue—but the hats stand out. Next, check out the technique: gouache to see how artists use it.
Gwendolen "Gwen" Mary John (22 June 1876 – 18 September 1939) was a Welsh artist who worked in France for most of her career.
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