Afizé

About this work

This painting shows a woman lying down, resting her head on one hand. Her body is pale and smooth, with soft shadows. She wears a light-colored headwrap, and the background has loose brushstrokes in warm yellows, reds, and greens—like scattered paint or fabric. The way the paint is thick and textured looks like it was applied quickly, almost like the artist was working fast. The colors blend in some spots but stay bold in others. If you like this style, look up impasto next.