Alice Neel (1900–1984) was little known in her own lifetime, and it is only in recent decades that she has been rightly recognized as one of the great figures in modern American art. Neel is particularly praised for his extraordinary portraits, which poignantly describe the variety that exists in society.
Her radical works, executed with lively colours, expressive brushwork and disturbing perspectives, are strong reminders that all social and political challenges are primarily about individuals. Like Edvard Munch, Neel goes in depth and makes visible the psyche of the individuals depicted.
