Seated Woman
c. 1923-1924
Chaïm Soutine's 'Seated Woman' captures a figure so tense she looks like she might vibrate right off the canvas. Painted around 1923, this Expressionist portrait features a pale, almost ghostly woman with wide, anxious eyes and hands clasped tightly in her lap, as if bracing for impact. The heavy, dark clothing contrasts sharply with the swirling, warm ochre background, creating an unsettling yet deeply emotional atmosphere. Soutine was known for his intense, almost violent brushstrokes and his ability to convey deep psychological distress, making this seated figure feel less like a quiet portrait and more like a silent scream.
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