THE PEASANT acrylic on canvas
The expression of the peasant is one of intense innocent thought, set in a somber blue-green-grey background. The effect of the corner of the room gives the piece a feeling of stark intimacy. The viewer looks in on an intensely private moment. The Paynes Grey hair, skin tones of umber, yellow oxide, red, blue and white make the face blend with the lightness of the upper body and the color form light balance of the background.
