An Anonymous Affair Painting

In writing, a portrait of an individual is a description. It includes details and is a type of biography. In fine art, the portrait also presents details of the individual. Of course, in art, it’s the individual’s face that is priority. However, in the work, “An Anonymous Affair”, the commission was to create a painting that did not reveal the identity of the subjects. The work could suggest, perhaps give clues, but not confirm the individuals. Thus, painting the face was out of the question. The Patron wanted viewers to speculate about the identity of the characters depicted in the painting, and only those close to the subjects and familiar with their behavior and personalities could form an opinion. Indeed, It might be tempting to declare that this work is not a portrait at all, but instead a narrative painting. In a periods before literacy was widespread, narrative painting was the writing; it was how people communicated their story. Thus, here is a story, not told with words, but with paint. It is the story of two people, told in such a way that a portrait emerges.

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36 W x 24 H x 1 D in

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