She was learning to love moments, to love moments for themselves 2017

"She was learning to love moments, to love moments for themselves" is a 2017 painting by American artist Amy Sherald (b. 1973). This portrait, painted in a realistic style, depicts a young Black woman in a brightly colored striped dress against a lavender background. The subject's skin is rendered in gray, a signature element of Sherald's work, which aims to challenge traditional depictions of Black bodies in art. The painting's title and the subject's thoughtful gaze suggest a focus on inner reflection and the beauty of everyday experiences.