"Dressing Room" by Ernie Barnes is an acrylic painting that captures an intimate moment of preparation, showcasing Barnes's characteristic style of elongated, graceful figures rendered with warm, luminous colors. The work exemplifies his ability to depict African American subjects with dignity and elegance, celebrating everyday moments of personal care and self presentation. Barnes's fluid brushwork and dynamic composition transform a simple domestic scene into a study of form, movement, and human vulnerability.