Swan
2010
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2010
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a bare-chested person with their arms crossed, standing against a plain background. The colors are mostly red, yellow, and white, with thick, uneven brushstrokes that make the skin look textured and alive. The face is blurred, focusing attention on the body’s strong lines and shadows. The bold colors and rough brushwork make the figure look almost glowing. The artist used thick layers of paint, which gives the image a sense of depth and movement. Check out the technique: impasto next to see how artists build up paint for this effect.
