The artwork entitled “Two Women” was created by Milton Avery in 1950. Associated with the Expressionism and Fauvism art movements, this portrait genre painting captures the essence of these stylistic influences through its depiction of two female figures.
In the artwork, the figures are abstracted through the use of bold, simplified shapes and flat areas of color, characteristic of both Expressionism and Fauvism. The composition features two women, one reclining on a couch or bed, and the other seated in a chair. The reclining woman is rendered in light, pastel hues, while the seated woman is depicted with darker, cooler tones. The use of contrasting colors and the non-representational approach to the figures emphasizes emotion and mood over realistic detail. The stark, flat colors and minimalist forms evoke a sense of introspection and tranquility, inviting the viewer to contemplate the silent interaction between the two women.
