Artwork
Seated Woman
Seated Woman is a watercolor work on paper by Henryk Gotlib. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Seated Woman is a watercolour painting created by Henryk Gotlib in 1938. The work depicts a nude female figure in a contemplative pose.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman seated in a chair, her body relaxed with her weight shifted onto one leg. Her facial expression is calm, with her eyes cast downward, conveying a sense of serenity and introspection.
Technique & Style
Gotlib's use of watercolour creates a soft, dreamy quality, with loose and expressive brushstrokes that add to the sense of intimacy and vulnerability in the painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henryk Gotlib was a Polish painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and writer, who settled in England during World War II and made a significant contribution to modern British art.
