The artwork, titled “Skinny Woman,” was created by John Currin in 1992. It is rendered in oil on linen and measures 126.3 x 96.7 cm. As an exemplar of Contemporary Realism, this portrait is housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, NY, US.
In this carefully detailed portrait, the subject is a slender woman with an elongated neck and short hair, set against a delicate, light pink background. Her attire, though simple, draws attention through the use of earth tones; she wears a fitted brown top and high-waisted black skirt. The figure’s pose, with one hand resting on her hip and the other hand delicately touching her thigh, evokes an air of contemplative elegance. The artist’s meticulous attention to the proportions and the somber yet refined expression of the woman suggests a deep exploration of human form and emotion. The clean lines and subtle use of color further emphasize the minimalist yet evocative nature of the artwork.
