The artwork, titled “For Lotte,” is a portrait created by Nathan Oliveira in 1961. This piece belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement.
The composition features a solitary figure rendered with expressive and forceful brushstrokes. The figure’s head is obscured by dark, tangled lines, casting their face in shadow and evoking an air of mystery and introspection. The use of deep blues contrasts starkly with the dark, almost black hues of the background and the figure, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow. The overall presentation of the figure’s form and the abstract nature of the lines contribute to a sense of emotional depth and complexity, typical of Neo-Expressionist works.
