The artwork, titled “Cold Claudia,” is a piece by Neil Welliver created between 1968 and 1969. Painted with oil on canvas, it belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu). This notable artwork is currently housed at the Alexandre Gallery in New York City, NY, US.
In the artwork, a single nude figure, presumably Claudia, is depicted standing waist-deep in a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and sizable rocks. The expression on her face and her crossed arms suggest she is feeling cold, emphasized by the title. The reflections in the water are rendered with careful attention to detail, capturing the interplay of light and shadow on the rippling surface, adding depth and realism to the scene. The choice of colors and the juxtaposition of the human figure with the natural environment underline the artist’s skillful capturing of a moment in nature.
