Eavesdropping

Walter Gramatté

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of abstract faces. The artwork features a collection of five abstract faces set against a dark background. Each face has sharp, angular features, prominent noses, and downturned eyes. The faces are arranged in a clustered formation, creating a sense of depth and overlapping, with three faces more prominent and two subtly integrated into the background. The contrast between the light ivory faces and the deep black space surrounding them enhances the emotional impact of the image.