Advance II 

"Advance II" is a painting by Mary Jane Ansell, a contemporary artist known for her hyperrealistic style. The painting depicts a woman in profile, wearing a red and black military cap. The woman’s intense gaze and the strong lines of the hat create a sense of power and authority, contrasting with the delicate features of her face and the soft, white fabric of her blouse. The meticulous detail of the painting and the use of realistic colors draw the viewer into the subject’s world, leaving them to ponder the complex relationship between power and femininity.