Women in the Garden 1947

Rene Portocarrero created this energetic artwork, titled 'Women in the Garden', using ink and washes. The fluid lines and transparent layers of color reveal the artist's process. It feels spontaneous and exploratory. The sepia tones and visible brushstrokes give the piece a tactile, almost raw quality. Look closely at the swirling lines that define the women's hair and dresses. These bold, confident marks create a sense of movement and liveliness, bringing the figures to life. The ink dances across the surface, and everything feels provisional. The gestural approach reminds me a little of Cy Twombly's drawings, where the act of making is just as important as the final image. 'Women in the Garden' invites us to embrace ambiguity and see the beauty in the unfinished.