Young Girlhood, No. 2
1920
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1920
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting depicts a young woman standing in front of a dark background, her body facing the viewer while her head is turned slightly to her right. She is nude, with a white cloth draped over her left shoulder and held in her left hand, which hangs by her side. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, with her right hand resting on her right shoulder. The woman's body is rendered in warm, golden tones, with subtle shading that suggests the contours of her form. The dark background behind her serves to accentuate her figure, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality in the composition. This painting is reminiscent of the work of other artists who have explored the theme of the female nude, such as Mark Gertler.
