Meisje 1938

"Meisje" (Girl) is a 1938 oil painting by Belgian Expressionist artist Constant Permeke. Permeke is known for his thick, impasto brushstrokes and his focus on the working class. This painting portrays a young woman with a somber expression, her features rendered in broad strokes. The painting’s muted palette and its emphasis on form over detail reflects Permeke's distinctive style, which combined aspects of Fauvism and Cubism. "Meisje" exemplifies Permeke's sensitive portrayal of human emotion and his commitment to portraying the lives of ordinary people.