Artwork
Three women figures
Three women figures is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Aleksandra Ekster. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Ukraine.
About this work
Overview
Three women figures is a 1909 oil painting by Aleksandra Ekster, a Russian and French artist associated with the avant-garde movements in Russia and Ukraine.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three women, each distinctively dressed, against a deep blue background. Their facelessness adds an air of mystery, while the bold colors and clean lines create a sense of harmony.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characterized by simplicity and elegance, with vibrant colors used for the women's attire. It is associated with the post-impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the National Art Museum of Ukraine, reflecting Ekster's early prominence in Kiev and later influence in Parisian artistic circles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster (née Grigorovich; Russian: Алекса́ндра Алекса́ндровна Эксте́р; Ukrainian: Олекса́ндра Олекса́ндрівна Е́кстер; 18 January 1882 – 17 March 1949), also known as Alexandra Exter, was a Russian and French painter…
