Nicole Eisenman

Achilles Heel
2014

A vividly colored painting depicting two figures seated at a table covered with various abstract objects. The figure on the left, wearing a white apron and a cap, appears contemplative, gazing down at the objects, which resemble melted candles and coins. The figure on the right, outlined in pink, is shown in profile with a green head covering and hands painted with bright yellow and orange hues, suggesting movement or warmth. The background features a window with a cityscape, and the walls are adorned with abstract art and floating, textured spheres. The scene conveys a sense of surreal activity and introspection.
A vividly colored painting depicting two figures seated at a table covered with various abstract objects. The figure on the left, wearing a white apron and a cap, appears contemplative, gazing down at the objects, which resemble melted candles and coins. The figure on the right, outlined in pink, is shown in profile with a green head covering and hands painted with bright yellow and orange hues, suggesting movement or warmth. The background features a window with a cityscape, and the walls are adorned with abstract art and floating, textured spheres. The scene conveys a sense of surreal activity and introspection.

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Date
2014

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 82 × 65 1/4in. (208.3 × 165.7 cm)

Accession number
2015.55

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Andrew and Christine Hall

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
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Nicole Eisenman
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