Facing Mirror 1933

mikulasgalanda

possibly oil pastel

abstract

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

Mikuláš Galanda's 1933 painting, "Facing Mirror," depicts a nude woman facing away from the viewer, her back to the audience, and staring into a mirror held off-canvas. The figure's pose is softened by the muted, pastel colors and smooth brushstrokes. The figure's reflection is visible in the mirror, adding a layer of self-reflection and introspection to the composition. Galanda was a Czech painter whose work often depicted the female form in a stylized, expressive manner, reflecting the artistic trends of the time.