Artwork
Woman at the Window

Woman at the Window is an oil painting by the Fauvist artist Rik Wouters. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Woman at the Window is a 1915 oil painting by Rik Wouters, a Belgian artist known for his work in multiple mediums. The painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman in a red dress and white headscarf standing at a window, gazing out at a building. The scene is quiet and domestic, with the artist capturing a moment of everyday life.
Technique & Style
Wouters' fauvist style is evident in the painting's bold color choices and expressive forms, aligning with the work of artists like Henri Matisse and André Derain.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, Woman at the Window is one of around 200 artworks produced by Wouters before his death in 1916.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrik Emil (Rik) Wouters (21 August 1882 – 11 July 1916) was a Belgian painter, sculptor and draughtsman.



















