Bernadita 1922

"Bernadita" is a portrait painting by American artist Robert Henri, created in 1922. The painting features a young woman, possibly Bernadita, with a somber expression, dressed in a red coat and a white blouse with a hint of pink peeking through. The dark background and focused light on the subject's face emphasize her youthful beauty and inner thoughts, typical of Henri's realist style, known for portraying the lives of everyday Americans. The painting offers a glimpse into the artistic vision of a prominent figure in the Ashcan School, a movement that aimed to capture the social realities of urban life through realistic depictions.