Woman reclining on a red divan

Chaim Soutine’s Woman reclining on a red divan (c.1916) exemplifies the artist’s distinctive approach within Expressionism. Executed in oil on canvas, the work captures the dynamism and emotional intensity characteristic of Soutine’s style. The painting fits within the portrait genre, focusing on the intimate figure of a woman posed in repose on a vividly rendered red divan. Soutine’s brushwork conveys a raw, almost turbulent vitality, emphasizing the psychological presence of the subject. The bold color palette and fluid lines underline the expressive power typical of early-20th-century modernist movements.