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About this work

A woman sits draped in flowing fabrics, her body relaxed against a rocky background. Her head is wrapped in a dark cloth, and she wears a simple white top with a red collar. The paint is thick in places, giving the scene a rough, textured look. Her pose is calm, almost dreamy, with one arm resting on the rock behind her. The colors are warm—earthy browns and soft yellows—while the background feels wild and uneven. This painting uses impasto, a technique where paint is laid on thickly.