Artwork
Femme au miroir
Femme au miroir is an oil painting by Alice Bailly. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Femme au miroir is a 1918 oil painting by Swiss avant-garde artist Alice Bailly, associated with various modernist movements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two figures, possibly women, in a room: one seated with eyes closed, the other standing and wearing a hat. The scene's interpretation is open to the viewer's perspective, reflecting the artist's engagement with Dada's critical approach to representation.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and visible brushstrokes, Femme au miroir showcases Bailly's experimental technique and dynamic energy. The warm yellow background and checkered pattern add to the painting's textured, lively effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, Femme au miroir is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection. Bailly worked in Paris from 1906, engaging with modernist circles that included artists like Juan Gris and Marie Laurencin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alice Bailly (25 February 1872 – 1 January 1938) was a Swiss avant-garde painter, known for her interpretations on cubism, fauvism, futurism, her wool paintings, and her participation in the Dada movement.
