Jan Sluijters painted many commissioned portraits, but he also portrayed people in his immediate environment. The woman in this portrait was his cleaner. Wearing an eye catching red dress and an opulent feathered hat, she resembles a sophisticated lady. Sluijters was inspired by the Fauves, the French painters who employed obvious brushstrokes and strong colours. This influence is evident in this painting.
Specifications
| Title | Portrait of a Lady in Red |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 136 cm Width 74 cm Depth 5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Artist:
Jan Sluijters
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| Accession number | 1807 (MK) |
| Credits | Gift E. Reens-van Creveld, 1929 |
| Department | Modern Art |
| Acquisition date | 1929 |
| Creation date | in circa 1912 |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
