Portrait of a woman (1911)

In our newest exhibit, we are proud to showcase the striking "Portrait of a Woman" by the avant-garde artist, Thorvald Hellesen. Painted in 1911, this captivating oil on canvas is a testament to Hellesen's innovative approach to modernism.The painting features a female figure, her presence bold amidst a vivid palette of reds. Her gaze is direct and enigmatic, intersecting the viewer's space with an almost tangible intensity. The artist uses swift, expressive brushstrokes to model her features in an abstract style, typical of early 20th-century avant-garde art. Her youthful appearance, highlighted by the stylish, dark bob-cut frames a face marked by cool green and deep purple tones, contrasting with the warm, resonant red of her attire.Thorvald Hellesen’s use of abstraction layers the painting with a modern ambiguity, encapsulating the shifting perceptions of identity during a transformative era. "Portrait of a Woman" is not just a representation of an individual; it is a reflection on personality and the complexity of human expression.This masterpiece is indeed a highlight of our collection, offering lovers of art and history alike a vivid glimpse into the revolutionary art movements of the early 1900s.