Who painted The Sick Woman with the White Shawl?

The Sick Woman with the White Shawl was painted by Rik Wouters in 1912.

Where can I see The Sick Woman with the White Shawl?

The Sick Woman with the White Shawl is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is The Sick Woman with the White Shawl?

The Sick Woman with the White Shawl is associated with Fauvism.

Can I buy a print of The Sick Woman with the White Shawl?

Museum-quality prints of The Sick Woman with the White Shawl are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Sick Woman with the White Shawl

Rik Wouters , 1912

The Sick Woman with the White Shawl is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Rik Wouters. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

The Sick Woman with the White Shawl is a 1912 oil painting by Belgian artist Rik Wouters, known for his work in both painting and sculpture.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, wearing a white shawl over her head and shoulders, conveying a sense of illness through her pale complexion and downcast gaze.

Technique & Style

Wouters' fauvist style is evident in the bold, expressive use of color, with a soft, blurred effect achieved through oil paint. The background features a mix of yellow, brown, and green hues.

History & Provenance

Created in 1912, the painting is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection. Wouters' career was cut short by his death in 1916 during World War I, leaving behind around 200 artworks.