The artwork, titled “Portrait (Head)”, was created by Arshile Gorky in 1938. It is an oil painting on canvas and is associated with the Cubism art movement. With dimensions of 78.7 cm by 62.6 cm, the painting falls into the abstract genre and is currently part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts a head, rendered with geometric shapes and bold colors, characteristic of the Cubist style. The composition features a complex arrangement of triangles, circles, and intersecting lines, which are emphasized through the use of contrasting colors like black, white, red, and yellow. The background is painted in a soft, pale yellow that allows the intricate forms and vibrant hues in the foreground to stand out prominently. The abstract nature of the piece exemplifies Gorky’s innovative approach to portraiture, moving beyond realistic representation to explore more symbolic and fragmented depictions of the human figure.