This painting is an abstract representation of two Rastafarian women dancing. It is done in oil paint on a canvas, and is meant to be realistic. The artist has used a variety of techniques, including sanding and woodwork, to create a realistic effect.
Other related questions:
Why did the art world find de Kooning’s Woman series so controversial?
The Woman series was considered controversial because of its explicit and sometimes violent imagery.
What inspired Bob Ross painting?
Bob Ross was inspired by the beauty of nature and the simple act of painting.
What was Picasso’s inspiration for the three dancers?
There is no one definitive answer to this question; it is possible that Picasso was inspired by a variety of sources, ranging from other works of art to personal experiences.
Bibliography
- The Mythical Stories in Peter Doig’s Paintings | The New Yorker
- ‘Like a Rothko dancing wildly to jazz’ – Helen Frankenthaler …
- ‘The Dance’, Paula Rego, 1988 | Tate