Theo l'Herminez (1921-1997)
The Necklace
1996 | oil paint on canvas | 80 × 65 cm
Theo l'Herminez’s portraits of women question what we really find more alluring in a person: aesthetic beauty, or something else.
The woman in this work is certainly not portrayed as a typical beauty. Her angular hands and stony skin tone give her a harsh look, and no attempt has been made to conceal the signs of age. Through her seductive gaze, she communicates shrewdness, decadence and strength.
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