“Portrait of Wendy” is an artwork created by Brett Whiteley in 1984. This piece is situated within the Cubism and Surrealism movements and belongs to the genre of portraiture. The artwork features a reclining nude female figure sprawled across a dark, plush sofa, her body curving gracefully and naturally. Her right arm is lifted behind her head, revealing a calm and introspective expression. On the lower left of the canvas, a sketch is laid out on what appears to be a cushion, suggesting the presence of an artistic process. At the bottom right, there is a delicate arrangement of a flower vase, a glass, and some fruit, adding elements of still life to the composition. The color palette is dominated by soft flesh tones contrasted with the dark backdrop, which accentuates the figure’s form. The integration of Cubism and Surrealism is evident in the abstract yet evocative portrayal of the female form, melding dreamlike quality with structural ambiguity.
