Shop Lady 1910

"Shop Lady" is a 1910 portrait by American painter William James Glackens. Painted in a loose and impressionistic style, the portrait features a young woman wearing a fashionable hat and dark dress, her features subtly rendered with loose brushstrokes. The background is a vibrant, abstract design of leaves, flowers and other botanicals, which likely symbolizes the vibrancy of city life. Glackens was known for capturing the energy and beauty of modern life, particularly in New York City, where he was an active participant in the Ashcan School movement.