Artwork
Study of a Woman in Red
Study of a Woman in Red is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jean-Jacques Henner. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
Study of a Woman in Red is a portrait painted by Jean-Jacques Henner in 1896, executed in oil paint. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in profile, wearing a deep red dress that dominates the composition. Her face is turned slightly away from the viewer, with soft folds of fabric around her arms.
Technique & Style
Henner employed sfumato and chiaroscuro techniques to create a portrait with softened edges and strong contrasts. Light is used to sculpt the subject's face and neck, with areas of smooth, glowing skin juxtaposed with deep shadows.
Context
Created in the post-impressionist period, the work reflects Henner's application of traditional techniques to a contemporary style.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Jacques Henner (5 March 1829 – 23 July 1905) was a French painter, noted for his use of sfumato and chiaroscuro in painting nudes, religious subjects and portraits.
