Herself

1913

Robert Henri painted Himself and Herself (Irish terms of endearment for a husband and wife) during a summer trip to Ireland; the canvases depict the fisherman Johnnie Cummings and his wife, Biddy. The rich hues and thick, lush paint add depth to the works, while the figures’ elusive expressions and informal poses give them a brusque, forthright quality.

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Artist

Robert Henri (American, 1865–1929)

Date

1913

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

81.3 × 66 cm (32 × 26 in.)

Origin

United States

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Walter H. Schulze Memorial Collection