Figurepiece 1909

"Figurepiece," painted in 1909 by American artist Thomas Pollock Anshutz, depicts a woman in a pale green dress seated in a wicker chair. The composition features a single figure in a contemplative pose, highlighting the subject's form and the interplay of light and shadow on her clothing and the chair. This work showcases Anshutz's talent for capturing the nuances of human expression and the subtleties of naturalism. Anshutz was known for his realist style, which is evident in the meticulous detail and lifelike depiction of the subject.