Te Jong Meisje 1986

"Te Jong Meisje" (1986) is a haunting portrait by Marlene Dumas. The artwork features a close-up of a young girl's face, rendered in a stark and expressive style. Dumas's signature use of black and white ink creates a sense of depth and intensity, emphasizing the subject's emotional state. The girl's wide eyes, suggestive of both innocence and a chilling intensity, draw the viewer into the piece. The thick, gestural lines and the layered washes of ink contribute to the overall feeling of unease and introspection.