Le Repos du modèle 1938

"Le Repos du modèle" (1938) by Wifredo Lam (1902-1982) depicts a reclining female figure in a stylized, abstract manner. Lam's signature blend of Cubist fragmentation and Afro-Cuban influences is evident in the elongated limbs, geometric forms, and the figure's simplified facial features. The painting's muted color palette and textured brushwork contribute to a sense of dreamlike intimacy and suggest the figure's quiet repose. The work exemplifies Lam's exploration of identity and the cultural fusion of his Cuban heritage.