The Model

The Model

Robert Henri

1900

oil

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, dressed in a red dress with a white collar. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she gazes downward. The chair features a red and white striped backrest. The room's background is dark, with a window and a door visible behind the woman. The woman's posture conveys a sense of relaxation, as if she is lost in thought. Her attire suggests a formal or elegant setting, which contrasts with the casual atmosphere of the room. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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