The artwork, titled “Man and Woman by the Sea,” was created by the artist Francis Picabia and belongs to the Kitsch art movement. It falls under the genre of genre painting.
In this vivid and expressive piece, two central figures are depicted, a man and a woman, standing closely together against a backdrop suggestive of a seaside location. The man, clothed in a red garment and a white hood, appears to be tenderly holding the woman, who is draped in a flowing yellow dress. The use of bold lines and contrasts of color, along with their entwined poses, emphasizes a sense of intimacy and emotional connection between the figures. The background features a simple yet evocative portrayal of the sky and sea, enhancing the focus on the central subjects. The artwork showcases Picabia’s distinctive approach, characterized by his unique adaptation of Kitsch aesthetics.