Woman with Revolver (1987) by Alex Colville

Woman with Revolver - Alex Colville - 1987

Artwork Information

TitleWoman with Revolver
ArtistAlex Colville
Date1987
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About Woman with Revolver

“Woman with Revolver,” created by Alex Colville in 1987, is an exemplary piece of Contemporary Realism. The artwork falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).

The artwork depicts a nude woman positioned in a domestic interior space, specifically standing by a staircase. The woman, painted with meticulous detail and realism, is captured in a side profile, holding a revolver in her right hand. The precise brushwork and the nuanced play of light and shadow create a tense, introspective atmosphere, typical of Colville’s style. The setting and the subject’s pose suggest a narrative that invites contemplation and evokes a sense of mystery and unease.

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