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This expressive charcoal portrait by Connecticut artist Yvonne Gordon presents two nude female figures with striking symbolic depth. One gazes outward with calm intensity, while the other is partially veiled by a netted mask, evoking themes of concealment, vulnerability, and intimacy. Both are adorned with strands of pearls, a detail that introduces an element of elegance and sensuality while reinforcing the layered meaning of the composition.

Executed in charcoal with sensitive line work and dramatic contrasts, the portrait creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow against a textured background that heightens the focus on the figures' faces and forms. The piece is housed in its original distressed gold frame, which has a timeworn patina with some small areas of loss, adding to its vintage character.

The work is unglazed (no glass), allowing for a more direct and tactile connection to the medium. The frame measures 25 inches wide by 21.5 inches high and 1.5 inches deep, with a 3.5-inch border surrounding the portrait itself, which measures 19.5 inches wide by 15.5 inches high.

A bold and thought-provoking statement piece, this artwork is ideally suited for eclectic interiors, gallery walls, or homes styled with an appreciation for modernist expression and symbolic portraiture.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The work is unglazed (no glass). Gold frame, which has a timeworn patina with some small areas of loss, adding to its vintage character. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Charcoal, Paper, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Nude, Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The work is unglazed (no glass). Gold frame, which has a timeworn patina with some small areas of loss, adding to its vintage character. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.