Mathilde Schoenberg in Garden 1908

"Mathilde Schoenberg in Garden" is a 1908 oil painting by Austrian artist Richard Gerstl. This portrait depicts Mathilde Schoenberg, wife of composer Arnold Schoenberg, standing against a vibrant yellow background. The painting's loose brushstrokes and expressive color palette are characteristic of Gerstl's unique style, a precursor to Expressionism. Notably, Gerstl tragically committed suicide shortly after completing the painting, leaving behind a small but impactful body of work.