Woman With Umbrella, Washington Square
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The painting "Woman With Umbrella, Washington Square" by William James Glackens captures a vibrant, lively scene set in Washington Square Park. The artwork is characterized by its loose, expressive brush strokes and bright, vivid color palette, which Glackens uses to depict light and shadow, giving life and motion to the scene.In the foreground of the painting, a woman clad in a striking blue dress and wearing a black hat holds an umbrella and walks briskly. Her position and attire make her a central figure in the composition. Her face is turned away, adding a touch of mystery about her persona and journey.Around her, the park is bustling with various other figures, each rendered in a quick, impressionistic style that suggests movement rather than detailing specific features. On the left side of the canvas, another woman in a yellow hat and a red skirt seems to be walking in the opposite direction, and a small group gathers near a carousel, rendered in swift, earthy strokes of color.The soft blues and greens in the background suggest a lush, verdant setting, typical of a well-kept park in spring or summer.
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19th century middle-class urban lifestyle scenes painted by William James Glackens (1870-1938), American realist and modernist painter. He was the first American artist to gain recognition and success without any formal European training. His art focused on scenes of leisure and entertainment, with incredible attention to color and expressive brushwork.