The artwork, titled “How We Would Talk,” was created by Dana Schutz in 2007. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is classified as genre painting.
The artwork depicts an individual viewed from behind, who is positioned beside a window or partition. The person has their hand touching the glass, with light filtering through and casting shadows. The figure is connected to a telephone, its cord coiling towards the lower part of the composition. Beyond the partition, there is a scenic view of a bright, verdant landscape with a clear blue sky, depicting a stark contrast between the enclosed, introspective space of the figure and the open, inviting exterior. The painting is imbued with expressive, dynamic brushstrokes and vibrant colors characteristic of the Neo-Expressionism movement, evoking a sense of longing and separation.
