The Great Odalisque by Alexander Roitburd

The Great Odalisque 2013

alexanderroitburd

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

painting art

watercolor

"The Great Odalisque" (2013) by Ukrainian artist Alexander Roitburd reimagines the famous painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Roitburd's work features a reclining nude woman in a similar pose to Ingres' original but with a contemporary twist, incorporating ladybugs, a silver rod, and a vibrant red background. This provocative painting, with its juxtaposition of classical and modern elements, challenges traditional notions of beauty and art, making it a visually engaging and thought-provoking piece.