June (recto)

About this work

A young girl sits on a chair, gripping its edge with both hands. Her dress is a faded green and white, with a red collar and cuffs. The background is blurry, but you can make out a dark wall and a window with light coming through. Her hair is short and parted in the middle, and she stares straight ahead with a serious expression. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the painting a rough texture. The colors blend in some spots but stay flat in others, like the girl’s dress. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.