The red hat
1914
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1914
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
The painting depicts a woman wearing a red hat and a black dress. She is standing with her left hand resting on a chair. The background is a light green wall with a brown section on the left side. The woman's face is blurred, and her features are not clearly defined. The red hat is the most prominent feature of the painting, and it adds a pop of color to the otherwise muted palette. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Mina Arndt, who was known for her portraits of women.
