Gypsy Girl in White (1916) by Robert Henri

The artwork named “Gypsy Girl in White” was crafted by the renowned artist Robert Henri in the year 1916. It is associated with the American Realism art movement and belongs to the genre of portraiture.

In the artwork, a young woman is portrayed with a contemplative expression. She is attired in an elegantly simple white garment, which contrasts strikingly with her warm skin tone. The subject’s dark braided hair frames her face and is adorned with a delicate, peach-colored ribbon on one side. Around her neck, she wears an array of large, round beads that add a layer of texture and depth to the composition. The background is rendered in a muted, dark tone, causing the figure to stand out with pronounced clarity, capturing the viewer’s attention. The technique and brushwork display Henri’s mastery in portraying human emotion and character, embodying the core tenets of American Realism.