A woman stands with her head tilted down, eyes closed, one hand resting lightly near her throat. Light moves softly across her face, shoulder, and chest, modeled in pearly creams, rose, and warm shadow. Her hair, a burst of saturated copper-orange, is the painting’s brightest note, glowing against the cool blue-gray behind her.
The background is built from broad, confident, scrubbed strokes of charcoal and slate, with bare canvas and vertical drips left visible at the edges. The contrast between the delicately modeled figure and the raw, gestural ground keeps the painting honest and alive. It’s a study in stillness and complementary color.
Details
Original oil painting on linen panel
9"x12"
Signed and dated (Colligan ‘26)
Framed
Ships secured, insured, with a certificate of authenticity
Please note: colors may vary slightly between screens.
