The artwork, titled “Standing Woman,” was created by the artist Nathan Oliveira in 1961. It belongs to the art movement known as Neo-Expressionism and falls within the figurative genre.
The artwork depicts a standing female figure rendered in a loose and expressive manner. It uses a watercolor medium, allowing for a fluid and dynamic portrayal of the subject. The colors are soft yet varied, consisting mainly of pastel shades of green, red, orange, and blue. The figure appears somewhat abstract, with details intentionally obscured to emphasize the emotional and expressive over the literal representation. The stance of the woman suggests a sense of movement or tension, yet her form remains anchored and continuous, characteristic of Neo-Expressionist style. The work embodies a combination of vivid color and gestural brushwork, capturing both the physical presence and the inner essence of its subject.
