Guy Pène du Bois,American,Evening,1929,oil on canvas
The bold open pose of the woman in Evening indicates that she is actively encouraging her partner's attention.Despite the physical closeness of the pair their faces are inscrutable and the nature of their interactions remains ambiguous.Guy Pène du Bois frequently painted stiff figures with masklike faces,suggesting social alienation beneath the glitter and gloss of the party scene-Brooklyn Museum
Guy Pène du Bois,American,Evening,1929,oil on canvas
The bold open pose of the woman in Evening indicates that she is actively encouraging her partner's attention.Despite the physical closeness of the pair their faces are inscrutable and the nature of their interactions remains ambiguous.Guy Pène du Bois frequently painted stiff figures with masklike faces,suggesting social alienation beneath the glitter and gloss of the party scene-Brooklyn Museum