Pukukuva II

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a white dress. Behind her is a small table with a striped cloth, a bright orange, and a few flowers in a vase. The background is soft and blurry, focusing attention on her. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the painting a gentle, unfinished look. The artist didn’t smooth out every detail—some areas are just rough patches of color. Check out the technique: impasto to see how thick paint can change a painting’s feel.