Oil on Panel
Signed
Size (inches) : 6 (h) x 8 (w)
Size (cm) : 15.2 (h) x 20.3 (w)
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In Madrid Suite 2, Ghislaine Howard distils the human figure into a series of fluid, expressive gestures, creating a work that feels both intimate and fleeting. The reclining form emerges softly from the surface through broad, confident brushstrokes and a warm palette of ochres, pinks, creams, and deep umbers. Rather than defining every detail, Howard allows the figure to dissolve into painterly abstraction, inviting the viewer to respond emotionally rather than literally.
The composition possesses a remarkable sense of stillness and privacy. Framed by strong vertical elements and softened by luminous passages of pale yellow and white, the figure appears suspended within a quiet interior space, evoking the atmosphere of memory or reflection. Howard’s energetic handling of paint gives the surface vitality, while her restrained use of line keeps the work poised between observation and suggestion.
Part of the artist’s celebrated Madrid Suite series, the painting reflects Howard’s fascination with the expressive possibilities of the human body and the emotional resonance of colour. The result is a deeply evocative work that balances tenderness, spontaneity, and modern painterly confidence.
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In Madrid Suite 2, Ghislaine Howard distils the human figure into a series of fluid, expressive gestures, creating a work that feels both intimate and fleeting. The reclining form emerges softly from the surface through broad, confident brushstrokes and a warm palette of ochres, pinks, creams, and deep umbers. Rather than defining every detail, Howard allows the figure to dissolve into painterly abstraction, inviting the viewer to respond emotionally rather than literally.
The composition possesses a remarkable sense of stillness and privacy. Framed by strong vertical elements and softened by luminous passages of pale yellow and white, the figure appears suspended within a quiet interior space, evoking the atmosphere of memory or reflection. Howard’s energetic handling of paint gives the surface vitality, while her restrained use of line keeps the work poised between observation and suggestion.
Part of the artist’s celebrated Madrid Suite series, the painting reflects Howard’s fascination with the expressive possibilities of the human body and the emotional resonance of colour. The result is a deeply evocative work that balances tenderness, spontaneity, and modern painterly confidence.
