The artwork “Japanese Girl” by Hans Hofmann, created in 1935, is an oil painting on plywood that embodies the Fauvist movement. It is a portrait genre painting that showcases Hofmann’s unique interpretation of Fauvism through bold colors and vigorous brushwork.
In the artwork, a woman sits in a dynamic and somewhat abstracted manner, surrounded by intense shades of blue. Her form is outlined by expressive and thick brush strokes, which contribute to the vivid and emotional quality of the painting. The facial features and attire of the subject, though not rendered in intricate detail, are distinctively characterized by the vibrant, contrasting colors typical of Fauvism. The background pulsates with energetic patterns and colors, further enhancing the overall dynamism and complexity of the composition.
