A Pair of Large Abstract Watercolor Paintings of a Nude Couple

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A pair of large abstract watercolor paintings of a nude couple.

The pieces are a diptych, intended to be displayed … Read more A pair of large abstract watercolor paintings of a nude couple.

The pieces are a diptych, intended to be displayed together, and are executed in a gestural, dynamic style. The color palette is dominated by muted, earthy tones of sage green, ochre, grey, and brown, with striking accents of red, white, and black. The overall mood is intense, raw, and highly emotional, characteristic of expressionist art.
One piece depicts a female figure angled away from the viewer, seemingly caught in motion or a pose, perhaps leaning against an abstract structure or tree limb. The background is a wash of green and pale blue. The figure's body is rendered in warm, fleshy ochres and browns, defined by strong black lines and drips. The other one is a more confrontational and fragmented view of a figure facing forward. The body is heavily textured and distorted, with emphasized abdominal and breast areas rendered in a mixture of grey, red, and blue.

Signed by the artist, dated 1988. See less