Josephine and Adam 1947

"Josephine and Adam" is a 1947 painting by American artist Ivan Albright. Known for his meticulous and often unsettling realism, Albright's work explores themes of decay and mortality. The painting depicts a nude woman, Josephine, seated on a bed with a young man, Adam. Albright uses bold brushstrokes and a stark contrast between black and red to capture a raw and visceral emotional intensity. The composition's tight cropping and fragmented figures create a sense of claustrophobia and unease, reflecting the inner turmoil of his subjects.