La Rosita
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Laura Dreyfus Barney and Natalie Clifford Barney in memory of their mother, Alice Pike Barney
Accession Number
1966.111.8
Tags
Art Historical Context
**La Rosita** is a captivating 1919 drawing by Alice Pike Barney, an influential American artist known for her vibrant contributions to the Washington, D.C., art scene. Captured in this intimate work from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, the composition evokes an elegant interior space adorned with architectural details, a delicate fan, and a classical bust. These elements suggest a harmonious blend of domestic refinement and artistic contemplation, characteristic of early 20th-century interiors that celebrated beauty in everyday surroundings. Created just after World War I, ...