The artwork titled “Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney” was created by Robert Henri in the year 1916. This piece, rendered using oil on canvas, falls within the American Realism movement and is categorized as a portrait. The artwork is presently housed at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a woman, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, reclining gracefully on a sofa, exuding an air of relaxed elegance. She is attired in a colorful ensemble, characterized by a turquoise blouse adorned with intricate detailing and complemented by a deep blue jacket with yellow accents. Her poise is casual yet dignified as she rests one hand on the backrest of the sofa and the other comfortably by her side. The background reveals lush, green foliage, adding depth and vibrancy to the scene. The style, typical of American Realism, vividly captures both the subject’s temperament and the intricacy of her attire with meticulous attention to detail and color.
