
Bridesmaid
2004
A voluptuous female figure rendered in Yuskavage's signature luminous, candy-hued palette occupies the canvas in an atmosphere that blurs the boundary between innocence and overt sexuality. The bridesmaid's soft, idealized form is bathed in a warm, glowing light that recalls both Old Master painting traditions and the heightened artificiality of illustration. Yuskavage's loaded brushwork and color suggest psychological complexity beneath the surface sweetness, inviting the viewer into an unsettling yet seductive narrative.
- Medium
- oil on linen
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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September 26, 2018
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