In 1908, Warshawsky went to Paris where he developed his straightforward Impressionist style. Active in the Parisian art community, Warshawsky kept a studio in Paris for thirty years. He maintained a routine of travelling through France and Italy punctuated by annual trips to the United States to exhibit and sell his paintings.
In 1938, the impending outbreak of World War II compelled Warshawsky to return to America. He settled in Monterey where he built a studio, did portrait work and taught classes. He specialized in figural compositions often combined with the rugged coastline of Northern California. He was active in the Carmel Art Association, serving as president for one term.
GIRL IN GREEN, was painted in France and shows Warshawsky's fully mature Impressionist style. The figure is carefully observed. Although the girl is posed in foreground shade, the soft light and incidental highlights reflected from her coat and blouse give her face a realistic sense of form. The background is handled in short and quick brushstrokes with abundant use of yellow highlight and purple shade.
Girl in Green, 32" x 28" O/C