Artwork
Vanessa
Vanessa is an oil painting by Ethel Walker. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Vanessa is a portrait painting executed in oil by Ethel Walker in 1937, featuring Vanessa Bell as the subject. It is part of the collection at Tate Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Vanessa Bell seated in a room, her gaze directed sideways. Her attire includes a dark dress and a distinctive necklace of large, round beads, with her hair pulled back. The primary focus is her face, rendered with a nuanced color palette.
Technique & Style
The work emphasizes texture and vibrant color, characterized by thick, expressive brushstrokes. The background is blurred, contrasting with the detailed, multi-colored depiction of the subject's face.
History & Provenance
Created in 1937 by Ethel Walker, the painting is currently held in the collection of Tate Britain, London.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Dame Ethel Walker was a Scottish painter of portraits, flower-pieces, sea-pieces and decorative compositions.
