Milkmaid of Bordeaux 2012

"Milkmaid of Bordeaux" (2012) by Alexander Roitburd (1961-2021) is an oil painting depicting a nude woman with a distorted, fleshy appendage extending from her body. The figure, rendered with thick, impasto brushstrokes, stands against a vibrant red background, creating a stark contrast. Roitburd's work often explores themes of the grotesque and the surreal, challenging traditional notions of beauty and the human form. This painting, with its unsettling imagery and bold color palette, exemplifies his signature style.