The artwork, titled “Woman with Pink Blouse in Yellow Chair,” was created by William H. Johnson in 1940. This piece is part of the Expressionism and Naïve Art (Primitivism) movements and falls within the portrait genre.
In the artwork, a woman is depicted seated on a yellow chair, positioned against a simplistic background of blue and green hues. The woman is portrayed with a distinct and expressive style, characteristic of William H. Johnson’s work. She wears a pink blouse with puff sleeves that contrast vividly against her dark skin tone and the deep blue headscarf she dons. The features of the woman are accentuated with bold lines, and her red lips add a striking focal point to her serene expression. The strokes and color palette used in the painting evoke a sense of warmth and introspection, capturing the essence of the Expressionism and Naïve Art movements.
