Smythe #6 2011

lucong

painting, oil-paint

portrait

character pose

figurative

contemporary

painting

oil-paint

portrait subject

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

portrait drawing

facial portrait

academic-art

portrait art

portrait character photography

fine art portrait

realism

celebrity portrait

"Smythe #6" (2011) by Chinese artist Lu Cong, is a realistic portrait painting of a woman. The subject's expression is neutral, her gaze directly confronting the viewer. The muted color palette and meticulous brushwork create a sense of stillness and introspection. The artist’s focus on the figure in a domestic setting reflects his interest in exploring themes of identity and the everyday.