Garden Window 1921

Alice Pike Barney’s 1921 pastel work, "Garden Window," depicts a woman with a serene expression looking out a window. The woman's features are softly rendered with subtle hues of pastel, while the window frame is defined by dark lines. Through the window, a blurred landscape of greens and blues offers a glimpse of the outdoors, adding to the quiet, contemplative mood of the artwork. The composition places the woman prominently within the frame, making her the central focus, while the landscape acts as a backdrop, further highlighting the beauty of the feminine form. The hazy, dreamlike quality of the pastel medium evokes a sense of mystery and introspection.