Painted overnight following the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Contemplation is an intimate self-portrait capturing a moment of emotional exhaustion, reflection, and resilience. Eyes closed and face tilted downward, the figure rests in a quiet, vulnerable pose, rendered in warm, gentle tones against a stark black background. The light catches the fabric of a delicate white tank, softening the scene while heightening its emotional weight. In its stillness, the painting becomes a quiet document of personal and collective grief, painted in one sitting at the edge of uncertainty.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Dooney Potter

Exact Dimensions

11" x 14"

Year Created

2016

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The artist’s signature appears subtly along the hemline of the white dress, just below the collarbone. Integrated into the folds of the fabric, it is rendered in a soft script that blends with the garment’s highlights—delicate, unobtrusive, and intentionally intimate.

Materials

Oil on canvas board