Artwork
Young Girlhood, No. 2
Young Girlhood, No. 2 is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Mark Gertler. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum. Young Girlhood, No.
About this work
Overview
Young Girlhood, No. 2 is a 1920 oil painting by British artist Mark Gertler, held in the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman standing nude, with a white cloth draped over her shoulder, against a dark background. Her pose and the surrounding drapery create a contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Gertler's post-impressionist style is evident in the warm, golden tones used to render the subject's body, with subtle shading that accentuates her form. The dark background enhances the figure's dimensionality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mark Gertler (born Marks Gertler; 9 December 1891 – 23 June 1939) was a British painter of figure subjects, portraits and still-life.
