Nude and Dummy 1950

"Nude and Dummy" is a 1950 painting by Canadian artist Alex Colville, known for his realistic style and exploration of everyday life. This painting depicts a nude woman standing in an attic room, her back to the viewer, staring out a window. A tailor's dummy, seemingly a mirror image of the woman, stands in the foreground. The muted tones and sharp lines contribute to the painting's unsettling atmosphere, evoking themes of isolation and introspection. Colville's meticulous detail draws the viewer's attention to the contrasting textures of the woman's skin, the dummy's fabric, and the room's wooden floor, heightening the sense of realism. This painting is a classic example of Colville's signature style, which often uses everyday objects to explore profound human emotions.