Mexican Girl with Oriental Scarf
(ca. 1916–22)
Robert Henri
Oil on canvas
Robert Henri painted sitters from many races, portraying them with his signature keen analysis of character and masterful brushwork. A 1914 trip inaugurated his long-standing fascination with the Southwest and the region’s ethnically diverse people. This interest was further fostered by multiple visits to northern New Mexico where he found subjects who reflected a blend of cultures, notably Mexican and local Native and Hispanic Americans. Henri acknowledged: “I am looking at each individual with the eager hope of finding something of the dignity of life…the humanity…. I do not wish to explain these people…. I only want to find whatever of the great spirit there is in the Southwest. If I can hold it on my canvas, I am satisfied.”
absolutely beautiful –
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Thanks Beth. 🙂
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How very lovely
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Thank you Miriam. 🙂
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This is wonderful. I love the details and color and the beautiful serene face of this girl.
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She does have a very thoughtful expression. Thanks Holly. 🙂
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Oh no… I just saw that you’re leaving WP. Best of luck Holly. ❤
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Thank you Maverick. There are some things I Need to attend to, hope to be back . ♥️
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Beautiful girl and portrait.
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Indeed, she, it, is. 🙂
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But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head–it is the same as having her head shaved.
1 Corinthians 11:5
hijab have in the all religions. 😉
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Aşkım bilge. 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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