Shoko

[Sharon Knettell]

I know that values are emphasized a lot here but there are other issues equally important, ie. color and design.

This painting works beautifully in both those areas. Whistler did not use a lot of values in his faces or figures but his major paintings were masterpieces of color and design. Ex. Lady in White at the National Gallery.

The pose, the color and the lovely silkiness of the kimono work for me. It is really a very lovely little painting, complete as it is.

Sincerely,