Artwork
Seated Woman
Seated Woman is an oil painting by Chaïm Soutine. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seated Woman is a 1923 oil painting by Chaïm Soutine, a Belarusian-Jewish artist associated with the School of Paris.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman seated in a chair, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. Her attire and the warm, earthy background tone convey a somber demeanor, inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Soutine's Expressionist style is characterized by bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, emphasizing shape, color, and texture over representation. Influenced by European classical painters, he adds depth and texture to the subject.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's 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…
