Young Girl with Guitar 1940

"Young Girl with Guitar" is a painting by Marie Laurencin from 1940. The painting depicts a young girl, dressed in a blue garment, playing a yellow guitar. Laurencin is known for her soft and delicate use of color and her portrayal of elegant women. Her work is often associated with the Cubist movement, though she also incorporates elements of Art Deco and Fauvism. This painting showcases Laurencin's characteristically gentle style and her focus on the feminine figure.