Figure Studies
Spanier (Spaniard)
Alexej von Jawlensky
A bold and colorful Expressionist portrait characterized by energetic brushwork and a vibrant, non-naturalistic palette.
Art for the Gallery Wall
Statement-making works with contrast and presence for layered arrangements.
Contrast, presence, and variety help these works hold together in a layered arrangement.
Old World Portraits
The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas
George Catlin
A striking mid-19th-century portrait of the Iowa chief Mew-hu-she-kaw (The White Cloud) by George Catlin.
Figure Studies
Ballet Dancer with Arms Crossed
Edgar Degas
A striking study of a ballerina by Edgar Degas, featuring a bold crimson backdrop and delicate brushwork.
Old World Portraits
Carnation and Black
Joseph DeCamp
A striking late 19th-century portrait featuring a bold contrast of vibrant carnation red and deep black.