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Odette, by Ruth Hollingsworth, oil, 1915

Odette

Ruth Hollingsworth

1915

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Dominant colour

Overview

Odette is a 1915 oil by Ruth Hollingsworth, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Who painted this?
Ruth Hollingsworth
When & what style?
1915
Where can I see it?
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

About this work

The painting "Odette" by Ruth Hollingsworth, created in 1915, features a woman sitting on a red floor, facing the viewer with her back slightly turned. She wears a light purple dress adorned with a floral pattern and has short dark hair. The woman holds a blue bowl with a colorful design, which rests on the floor beside her. The background of the painting is a light blue wall covered in a floral pattern. The woman's dress and the wall behind her share a similar floral pattern, creating a sense of harmony in the composition. The use of light colors and soft brushstrokes contributes to a serene atmosphere in the painting. To explore more works by artists who use similar techniques, look up the artist Ruth Hollingsworth.

About the artist

Artist

Ruth Hollingsworth

Ruth Hollingsworth (29 August 1880 – 14 March 1945) was a British artist known for her landscapes, figure and flower paintings.

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