What topics does Chasseresse explore?

mythology, femininity, hunting, landscape, symbolism, surrealism, portraiture

The painting’s composition centers around a woman holding a goat. What symbolic significance might this gesture convey?

Signifies abundance and fertility

Is Chasseresse under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

Brooks employed a flattened perspective. What does this technique contribute to the overall mood of the artwork?

A sense of detachment and stillness

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Chasseresse

Oil On Canvas
WallArt
Expressionism
1920
131.0 x 98.0 cm

Romaine Brooks (1874 – 1970)

Romaine Brooks (1874-1970): American Symbolist painter renowned for evocative portraits in grey tones, exploring androgyny & bohemian life in Paris & Capri. A defiant artist.

About this artwork

Title: Chasseresse
Artist: Romaine Brooks
Year: 1920
Original dimensions: 131.0 x 98.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Movement: Expressionism
Medium: Oil On Canvas
Medium type: WallArt
Corpus context: mythic narrative , artist legacy

Quick Facts

Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Influences:
- Charles Conder
- Walter Sickert
Artistic style: Expressionism
Subject or theme: Mythology — classical — Artemis
Artist: Romaine Brooks
Title: Chasseresse