The artwork titled “Woman with Blue Eyes,” created by the renowned artist Kees van Dongen in 1908, belongs to the Fauvism art movement and is classified as a portrait.
In the artwork, vivid and striking colors are used to illustrate a woman’s face against a vibrant red background. Her eyes, a defining feature, are exaggerated to unusually large proportions and painted in a deep, captivating blue, which stands out prominently. The eyelashes are long and distinct, further accentuating the eyes. The woman’s face is rendered in hues of pale yellows and reds, with expressive, bold brushstrokes that convey a sense of intensity and emotion. The red lips are painted full and vibrant, complementing the overall bold aesthetic of the portrait. The artwork’s use of color and form exemplifies the Fauvist style, characterized by a focus on painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic depiction of subjects.
