John Hansen Artist Figurative - Young Woman with Red Gloves

This painting was partly inspired by the extensive scholarly discourse surrounding Rembrandt van Rijn's 1654 "Portrait of Jan Six." Rembrandt's work masterfully evokes a sense of ambiguity in the viewer, leaving them uncertain whether the figure has just arrived or is on the verge of departure.

The red gloves played a crucial role in the development of this piece. Initially, I envisioned them as an open-weave style, but I found this clashed with the overall composition. Fortunately, my mother gifted me a pair of exquisite vintage leather gloves. When my daughter donned them, they provided a new and vital reference point, enabling me to bring the painting to completion.