HerselfRobert HenriNone
Contemporary Realism
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: Herself
- Artist: Robert Henri
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Inventory number: 1924.911
- Corpus context: social commentary on hardship, dignity
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: portrait of senior, american realism art, impasto technique art
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
Questions & Answers
Where does "Herself" sit within Robert Henri's body of work?
"Herself" shares with Robert Henri's other works its Contemporary Realism style and the recorded themes: 18th-century portraiture, hogarth's realism, social critique, american realism movement, aging, mortality, dignity, social commentary on hardship.
From which country does the Contemporary Realism work "Herself" come?
"Herself" was created by Robert Henri, born in United States, within the Contemporary Realism movement. The artist's origin links the work to Contemporary Realism as practiced by artists from United States.
What colors dominate "Herself" by Robert Henri?
"Herself" by Robert Henri uses an earthy palette, with espresso (#352a24) as the dominant color.