The artwork, entitled “Shaving,” was created by Dana Schutz in 2010. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism movement and is categorized under the genre of figurative art. In “Shaving,” Schutz employs bold and vibrant colors to depict a figure engaged in the intimate act of shaving. The scene is set outdoors, indicated by the abstract rendering of trees and the horizon in the background. The figure, partly obscured by a large yellow hat, concentrates on their task, creating a dynamic composition through exaggerated and expressive brushstrokes. The artwork’s playful yet intense style is characteristic of Neo-Expressionism, which often focuses on raw emotional states and personal subject matter.
