Temperance 2020

Zoe Hawk's "Temperance" (2020) is a contemporary realist painting that depicts a woman in a red dress pouring tea into a cup. The figure is seated in front of a white table with a blue rug underneath, against a pale yellow wall. The composition's simplicity, use of strong colors and geometric shapes, and the woman's serene expression evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. The image suggests a moment of quiet contemplation and self-care, referencing the virtue of temperance.