Edith ReynoldsRobert Henri · 1908
Ashcan School
1908
196.0 x 96.0 cm
Robert Henri (1865 – 1929)
Robert Henri (1865-1929) was a pivotal figure of the Ashcan School, championing American Realism & capturing everyday life with striking honesty. Influenced artists like Edward Hopper.
About this artwork
- Title: Edith Reynolds
- Artist: Robert Henri
- Year: 1908
- Original dimensions: 196.0 x 96.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Inventory number: 1956.7.1
- Keywords: early 20th century art, elegant female art, dark color painting
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
What underlying hue runs through "Edith Reynolds" by Robert Henri?
An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Edith Reynolds" by Robert Henri.
Is "Edith Reynolds" typical of what Robert Henri usually created?
"Edith Reynolds" depicts portrait painting, american realism, formal figure”, “dark elegance”, “early 20th century”, “realistic detail”, “vintage style”, while Robert Henri's recorded themes are ashcan realism influence, american urban life focus, social commentary subtle, realism's embrace of detail, henri's american identity, portraiture as social study, exploring class and status, key work in artist's canon. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
What was Robert Henri's age when "Edith Reynolds" was created?
Robert Henri made "Edith Reynolds" at the age of 43. The artist was born in 1865 and the work is dated 1908.