Affection 2021

"Affection" is a 2021 oil painting by contemporary American artist Michael Cheval. The work depicts a young woman with an elaborate, swirling, and seemingly organic hairstyle, wearing a pink, patterned dress, and holding a bouquet of lilies-of-the-valley. The woman's soft, wistful expression contrasts with the intricate and almost chaotic patterns of the background. The overall effect is both alluring and unsettling, highlighting Cheval's unique style of blending realistic portraiture with surreal and symbolic imagery.