Artwork
Study
Study is an oil painting by Isidre Nonell. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Study is a 1906 oil painting by Isidre Nonell, a Catalan artist associated with the post-Modernista movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated woman with her back to the viewer, wearing a white shirt and red skirt. Her introspective posture and simple attire convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Nonell's post-impressionist brushwork and color palette create a textured, deeply shaded image. The muted greenish-brown background contrasts with the subject's clothing, drawing attention to her figure.
History & Provenance
Study is part of the collection at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, reflecting the artist's significance within Catalan art.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Isidre Nonell i Monturiol (30 November 1872 – 21 February 1911) was a Catalan artist from Spain known for his expressive portrayal of socially marginalized individuals in late 19th-century Barcelona.
