Scarsdale 1986

"Scarsdale" is a 1986 painting by American artist Eric Fischl. The painting, which depicts a woman in a wedding dress smoking and a dog, is considered a representative work of Fischl's style. The painting is composed of three distinct sections, which are separated by black lines, and this division serves to emphasize the fragmented nature of the scene. The woman, who appears to be in a state of contemplation, has been interpreted as a symbol of disillusionment and the darker side of suburban life. The cat and the dog, both of which are depicted in an unnatural and unsettling manner, further contribute to the painting's enigmatic and emotionally charged atmosphere.