Mary 1936

"Mary" is a 1936 portrait by American artist Will Barnet. The piece is a striking example of Barnet's early style, which emphasized simplified forms and bold lines. The subject's face is rendered with a sense of both vulnerability and strength, as she stares out with a contemplative expression. Barnet's use of chiaroscuro, the interplay of light and dark, contributes to the portrait's dramatic and emotional impact.