1912
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Seamstress is a 1912 oil by Nadezhda Udaltsova, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts a woman sitting at a table, sewing. She is wearing a dark dress and has a white apron on. The background is a warm, yellowish color with geometric shapes and patterns. The woman's face is partially obscured by her hair and the angle of her head. The painting has a Cubist style, with fragmented forms and multiple viewpoints. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to create a dynamic and expressive image. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, despite the quiet activity of the seamstress. To learn more about the artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, look up the technique of impasto.
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova (née Prudkovskaia; Russian: Наде́жда Андре́евна Удальцо́ва; 29 December 1885 – 25 January 1961) was a Russian and Soviet artist, painter and teacher.
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