The artwork titled “In the Woods,” created by Alex Colville in 1976, belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement and is classified under the figurative genre. The painting portrays a figure in a hooded garment and mask, aiming a firearm methodically. The backdrop is a forest with densely planted trees, creating a stark yet serene contrast to the intent focus of the figure. The meticulous detail, lighting, and composition of the scene exemplify Colville’s hallmark realistic style, capturing an intense moment fraught with tension and mystery within a natural setting.
