#46605 Andre Brasilier

The artwork presents a stark, monochromatic portrait executed in a style reminiscent of Expressionism or early modern printmaking. Here we see a figure, presumably female, depicted in profile against a field of dense black. The composition is rigidly structured; the background forms a sharp, angular frame that isolates and emphasizes the subject.
The artist employed broad, flat planes of black and white to define form, eschewing subtle gradations or modeling. This simplification contributes to an overall sense of austerity and emotional distance. The figures face is rendered with minimal detail – large, downcast eyes convey a palpable melancholy, while the thin mouth suggests restraint or sadness. Her hair, depicted as a mass of dark, choppy lines, frames her face and adds to the feeling of disquiet.
The limited palette reinforces the somber mood. The contrast between the figure’s pale skin and the surrounding darkness creates a visual tension that draws attention to her vulnerability. The absence of color also lends an air of timelessness or universality to the subject; she becomes less an individual portrait and more a representation of human suffering or introspection.
The signature, located in the lower right corner, is rendered in a similar style to the rest of the work – simple, direct, and devoid of ornamentation. The Roman numeral inscription at the bottom left suggests this is part of a series.
Subtly, the composition hints at confinement – the figure seems trapped within the rigid boundaries of the frame, mirroring perhaps an emotional or psychological state. The overall effect is one of quiet intensity and understated drama, inviting contemplation on themes of isolation, sorrow, and the human condition.