1922
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Petit profil (Seated Girl Wearing a Red Coat and a Blue Hat) is a 1922 gouache by Gwen John, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a child sitting sideways in a wooden chair. The child wears a bright red coat and a blue hat with a red pom-pom. The background is a plain pinkish color, and the chair has a simple, blocky shape. The artist used bold colors and smooth brushstrokes, giving the scene a friendly, simple look. This style is called gouache, a type of paint that’s opaque and easy to layer. Next, check out gouache to see how it works.
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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