The artist confronts the viewer with the subject's unwavering gaze, creating a powerful psychological connection that transcends cultural representation. Bold, planar brushwork carves out the sitter's features and the sculptural folds of her ochre robe, a technique indebted to European Expressionism. This rugged application of paint contrasts with the quiet dignity of the young woman. The background, a field of turbulent blue, serves to push the figure forward, isolating her and intensifying her presence. This is not simply a portrait of a person from a distant land; it is an intimate study of individual strength and interiority.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Inscription: None visible
Condition: The work is unframed and remains on its original tacked stretcher. There is some minor fraying and small losses to the canvas edges consistent with its age.
