Artwork
Laughing Girl
Laughing Girl is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Robert Henri. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Laughing Girl is a 1910 oil painting by Robert Henri, an American artist associated with the Ashcan School. The work is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with a bright, introspective smile, her face framed by short, light-brown hair. Her downward-cast eyes and furrowed eyebrows add to her endearing expression, while her crossed arms convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Henri's use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the subject's features against a dark, muted background. The painting's expressive approach aligns with post-Impressionist tendencies, while remaining grounded in American realism.
Context
As a pioneer of the Ashcan School, Henri rejected traditional academic standards in favor of depicting urban life with unidealized realism. Laughing Girl reflects this focus on everyday subjects, capturing a private moment with warmth and intimacy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Henri (; June 24, 1865 – July 12, 1929) was an American painter and teacher.
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