Self-Portrait: Interior of My New York Apartment

George Luks

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an interior room with vibrant decor. The scene is showcasing a living room or sitting area with soft visible brushstrokes that bleed together. A blue sofa is on the left, with a person sitting on it with their legs crossed, appearing to read a large green book. In the center, there is a wooden table with a colorful cloth, a bouquet of flowers in a green vase, and a bowl of orange objects. The table has two large windows behind it. Light filters through large purple curtains, casting shadows on the floor. Bowls and vases are arranged on the windowsill. The dominant colors are deep blue and gray with hints of purple and orange.