Head of a Spanish Gypsy
Augustus Edwin John R.A., O.M. 1878 - 1961
Summary
A post-impressionist portrait of a Spanish gypsy woman, a three-quarter left side head and shoulders view. She has thick, long dark hair plaited down her back, with eyes downcast. The style of painting is dynamic with daubs of paint used, this captures the movement or at least something instant about the sitter. In this portrait the woman has deep, black hair with an olive complexion, red lips and a simple green top. The background is pale blue.
Object Name
Head of a Spanish Gypsy
Creators Name
Date Created
about 1922
Dimensions
unframed: 41cm x 33cm
framed: 60.2cm x 53.4cm
accession number
1973.3
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
Legal
© the Artist’s Estate. All Rights Reserved 2021/ Bridgeman Images
