Gypsy with Cigarette 1906

"Gypsy with Cigarette" is a 1906 oil painting by American artist Robert Henri (1865-1929), known for his realistic and impressionistic style. The painting depicts a young man, likely a Romani man, wearing a white hat and a bright red scarf, with a cigarette in his mouth. Henri’s painting exemplifies the Ashcan School movement, capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people, and showcasing a gritty realism that was unique for the time.