Antiope 2018

"Antiope" (2018) by Mary Jane Ansell is a contemporary realist painting. The painting depicts a woman in a white suit and fur collar with a pair of bull horns framing her shoulders. The artist’s highly realistic style creates a sense of both elegance and menace, as the woman’s stoic gaze suggests a defiance of traditional gender roles. Ansell’s work often explores themes of identity, power, and the female form, and "Antiope" is a powerful example of these recurring motifs.