Who painted Woman in Manteau?

Woman in Manteau was painted by Robert Henri in 1900.

Where can I see Woman in Manteau?

Woman in Manteau is held by Brooklyn Museum.

What movement is Woman in Manteau?

Woman in Manteau is associated with American Impressionism.

Artwork

Woman in Manteau

Robert Henri , 1900

Woman in Manteau is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Robert Henri. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

About this work

Overview

Woman in Manteau is a 1900 oil painting by Robert Henri, an American artist who studied in Paris and was influenced by Impressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a dark manteau with a white shirt underneath, her dark hair styled in an updo. Her gentle expression and elegant attire convey a sense of sophistication, while the dark colors create a somber mood.

Technique & Style

Henri's style in Woman in Manteau reflects his Impressionist influences, evident in the rendering of the subject and the subtle hint of a background structure.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. It predates Henri's association with the Ashcan School, a movement he later became a key figure in.