The Apple 

"The Apple" is a visually striking artwork by South African artist Walter Battiss, known for his distinctive style that blends figurative and abstract elements. The artwork features simplified, bold forms in a limited palette of blue and brown, emphasizing the human figure and its relationship with the natural world. The central figure, rendered in vibrant blue, appears to be holding an apple or a similar fruit, suggesting themes of nourishment, fertility, and the interconnectedness of life. Battiss's work often explored themes of African identity and the artist's connection to nature.