Woman PrayingArno Nadel · 1900
Expressionism
1900
63.0 x 91.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Woman Praying
- Artist: Arno Nadel
- Year: 1900
- Original dimensions: 63.0 x 91.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Leo Baeck Institute
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: impasto oil painting, chaotic background art, woman praying artwork
Questions & Answers
Who created "Woman Praying"?
"Woman Praying" was created by Arno Nadel. The information on this page describes Arno Nadel's original work.
What was Arno Nadel's age when "Woman Praying" was created?
Arno Nadel made "Woman Praying" at the age of 22. The artist was born in 1878 and the work is dated 1900.
In which year and which movement was "Woman Praying" made?
"Woman Praying" was made in 1900, within the Expressionism movement.
When was "Woman Praying" made?
"Woman Praying" by Arno Nadel was created in 1900.
How does the subject of "Woman Praying" relate to Arno Nadel's usual themes?
"Woman Praying" depicts portrait, prayer, emotion, turmoil, darkness, spirituality, figure, contemplation, while Arno Nadel's recorded themes are reflects personal anxieties, loss, blake, symbolism, expressionism, dark romanticism, emotional intensity. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
Is "Woman Praying" held in the country of its creator?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. Arno Nadel was born in Lithuania, and the original "Woman Praying" is held in a museum in United States of America.
What stage of Arno Nadel's development does "Woman Praying" represent?
"Woman Praying" belongs to the Mature Period of Arno Nadel's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.