Laughing Girl
1910
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
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Robert Henri
Robert Henri (; June 24, 1865 – July 12, 1929) was an American painter and teacher.
See the richer artist page1910
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Laughing Girl is a 1910 oil by Robert Henri, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This portrait shows a young girl with a bright smile, her face slightly tilted to the side. She has fair skin and short, light-brown hair that frames her face. Her eyes are cast downward, and her eyebrows are slightly furrowed, giving her an endearing expression. She wears a dark-colored dress with a white collar and a large red bow at her neck. Her arms are crossed over her chest, and her sleeves are puffed up at the shoulders. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color that helps to bring out the subject's features. The overall effect is one of warmth and intimacy, as if the viewer is being let in on a private moment. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the painting's emotional impact.
Robert Henri (; June 24, 1865 – July 12, 1929) was an American painter and teacher.
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