Inclining Nude 1973

"Inclining Nude" (1973) by Gebre Kristos Desta is a bold and expressive painting that showcases the artist's signature style. The work features a reclining nude figure rendered in vibrant hues of red, pink, and blue, with an abstract background reminiscent of a celestial landscape. Desta's unique use of thick impasto and swirling brushstrokes gives the painting a tactile and energetic quality, creating a dynamic composition that draws the viewer's eye across the canvas. The work reflects Desta's exploration of the human form and his fascination with the interplay of light and shadow.