Skinny Woman
- Artist
- John Currin
- Date
- 1992
- Style
- Contemporary realism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Whitney Museum of American Art
"Skinny Woman" is a compelling portrait painted with meticulous attention to detail, rendered on linen using rich oil paints. The artist captures the subject’s slender figure with a sense of contemporary realism, emphasizing naturalism and subtle nuances in expression. The painting's subdued palette and precise brushwork evoke a quiet introspection, making it a striking example of modern portraiture that balances realism with a contemplative mood.
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