Woman with Shawl, André Drain

Question 1

One-liner

Answer 1

Woman in a blue and white shawl resting on a chair with a fan in her right hand

Question 2

Line

Answer 2

• Bold, simplified outlines that define her face create emphasis to her facial expression..
• Loose, organic lines in shawl suggest movement

Question 3

Shape

Answer 3

• Simplified shapes created by colour creates unity
• Intention: to distill the figure into its essential elements

Question 4

Form

Answer 4

• Flattened form to focus on colour rather than realism

Question 5

Colour

Answer 5

• Vivid greens, reds blues dominate the scene
• Bold and exaggerated colours create variety
• Displays Fauvist experimentation

Question 6

Value

Answer 6

• Selective highlights and shadows creates contrast in shawl and especially face draws our attention to the figure’s expression and content pose

Question 7

Space

Answer 7

• Shallow space with minimal background detail to bring emphasis to the figure

Question 8

Texture

Answer 8

• Visible rough brushstrokes create variety
• Texture is suggested in the garments with loose brushstrokes
• Achieves the expressive nature of Fauvism