Artwork
Portrait d'une dame
Portrait d'une dame is an oil painting by Chaïm Soutine. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
About this work
Overview
Chaïm Soutine's 1928 painting 'Portrait d'une dame' is an oil-on-canvas work held at Kunsthaus Zürich. It exemplifies the artist's unique style, characterized by an emphasis on shape, color, and texture.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with dark, curly hair and a black dress, her pale face set against a somber blue and black background. Her neutral expression and direct gaze contribute to the overall subdued mood.
Technique & Style
Soutine's bold brushstrokes and vivid color choices create a sense of depth and emotional intensity, reflecting his Expressionist approach to representation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1928 by Belarusian-Jewish artist Chaïm Soutine, associated with the School of Paris, the work is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Chaïm Soutine (French: ; Russian: Хаим Соломонович Сутин, romanized: Khaim Solomonovich Sutin; Yiddish: חײם סוטין, romanized: Chaim Sutin; 13 January 1893 – 9 August 1943) was a French painter of Belarusian-Jewish…
