The artwork “African Woman,” created by Emile Bernard in 1895, belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized under the portrait genre.
In the artwork, the central figure is an African woman, depicted in a relaxed and contemplative pose. She is adorned in a flowing, loosely draped lavender garment that contrasts with the vivid, warm hues of the orange and red-striped background she reclines against. The woman’s expression is wistful and introspective, her gaze directed away from the viewer. The use of bold, expressive colors and confident brushwork are characteristic of Post-Impressionism, highlighting both the emotional depth and the poignant tranquility of the moment captured by the artist.
