
untitled
2024
This portrait presents a stylized figure rendered in warm, saturated tones of orange, red, and burgundy. The subject gazes directly outward with a composed expression, their face simplified into essential features with defined contours. The composition employs a limited color palette that creates a unified, almost monochromatic effect, while the background transitions from deep red to softer peachy tones. The work demonstrates a contemporary approach to figurative painting, prioritizing emotional presence over naturalistic detail.
- Medium
- pastel on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
๐จ Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $40,000 โ $60,000
For Sale
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