1907 (ca.), Kees van Dongen, Stella in a Flowered Hat -- National Gallery of Ireland (Dublin)
From the museum label: Van Dongen was a Fauve painter. In 1905, a critic coined the term 'Fauves', meaning 'Wild Beasts', to disparage the boldly coloured and seemingly simplistic style of Henri Matisse, André Derain, and artists in their circle. Van Dongen often painted the women who performed at and frequented the cafés of Montmartre and other bohemian areas of Paris. Stella, depicted here, is most likely a demimondaine. Her expression is coquettish yet confident. The artist has outlined her features and accessories using broad brushstrokes and patches of pure colour.
1907 (ca.), Kees van Dongen, Stella in a Flowered Hat -- National Gallery of Ireland (Dublin)
From the museum label: Van Dongen was a Fauve painter. In 1905, a critic coined the term 'Fauves', meaning 'Wild Beasts', to disparage the boldly coloured and seemingly simplistic style of Henri Matisse, André Derain, and artists in their circle. Van Dongen often painted the women who performed at and frequented the cafés of Montmartre and other bohemian areas of Paris. Stella, depicted here, is most likely a demimondaine. Her expression is coquettish yet confident. The artist has outlined her features and accessories using broad brushstrokes and patches of pure colour.