Lady with a Red Hat

Lady with a Red Hat

William Strang

1918

oil

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

The painting features a woman wearing a red hat and a green jacket, seated on a wooden chair. Her right hand rests on her lap, while her left hand holds a red book. The background is a plain beige wall. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal yet intimate setting. The artist's use of color and composition draws attention to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his works.

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