The artwork titled “Girl kneeling, her arms on a chair” is created by the artist Balthus using the medium of pencil on paper. It belongs to the art movement known as Expressionism and is categorized under the genre of sketch and study.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a pencil sketch depicting a girl in a kneeling position, her arms resting upon a chair. The composition captures a moment of introspection or quietude with a palpable sense of stillness. The girl’s long hair cascades down her back, while her attire suggests a flow of graceful lines, thoughtfully rendered to convey texture and form. The nuanced shading and fine detailing bring depth to the otherwise minimalist setting. This study emphasizes the delicate interplay of light and shadow, typical of the Expressionist approach, which seeks to evoke emotional resonance through the simplicity of sketchwork.
