The artwork, titled “Pasos,” was created by Antonio Berni in 1936. It is part of the Pop Art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
In the artwork, two women are depicted within a domestic setting. One woman is engaged in a sewing activity, seated at an antiquated sewing machine, enveloped in contemplative thought while her hand supports her chin. She is attired in a striking red dress, providing a stark contrast to the green fabric she is working with. The other woman, standing near an open window, appears to be dancing or expressing herself freely, her hands raised in a joyful or dramatic gesture. The room, characterized by its exposed wooden beams and vibrant furnishings, leads to an open doorway that provides a glimpse of the outside world, with a serene blue sky and distant horizon. The composition and interaction of the characters suggest a narrative of daily life, echoing themes of work, aspiration, and emotional expression.
