The artwork, titled “Three Figures,” was created by Emma Amos in 1966. It belongs to the Feminist Art movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
In the artwork, three female figures are depicted, each with varying degrees of nudity. The composition is marked by the use of bold, vibrant colors and stylized forms. The background is composed of large, flat areas of color, creating a dynamic yet harmonious environment for the figures. The central figure, seated and partially nude, exudes a calm and contemplative demeanor. To her left, another figure is fully clothed, contrasting starkly with the other two figures. On her right, a fully nude figure reclines, presenting an air of ease and relaxation. The overall effect of the artwork is one of juxtaposition, balancing the clothed and unclothed, as well as varying skin tones, to comment on the themes of identity, feminism, and the human form.
