Flesh 1928

"Flesh" (1928) is a realist oil painting by American artist Ivan Albright, renowned for his meticulous detail and unsettling subject matter. The artwork depicts a woman, her body exposed and ravaged by age and illness, highlighting the fragility and impermanence of human flesh. The painting's somber palette and harsh lighting enhance the disturbing realism of the scene, creating a haunting and introspective atmosphere. It exemplifies Albright's mastery of hyperrealism and explores themes of mortality, decay, and the passage of time.