The artwork titled “Couple in bed,” painted by Philip Guston in 1977, belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is categorized as genre painting.
The artwork depicts two figures in a bed, enveloped by a dark and indistinct background that serves to highlight the bright and vivid colors of the figures and their surroundings. The figures display exaggerated and elongated limbs, a characteristic style often associated with Guston’s later works. One of the figures is holding several artist’s brushes, hinting at a personal connection to art or perhaps representing the artist himself. The bed cover is rendered in bold brushstrokes and vivid hues, creating a textured and dynamic composition. A triangular object, possibly a piece of cheese or an abstract item, rests on the bed, adding an element of still life to the scene. The overall mood of the artwork combines a sense of intimacy and surrealism, reflecting both personal and artistic layers within the painting.
