Abstract Tropical Nude Bold Cubist Expression, Signed

An evocative abstract painting featuring a tropical female nude rendered in a bold, cubist-inspired style. The artist employs rich earth tones ochres, deep ambers, and burnt siennas to create a vibrant yet mysterious composition full of layered forms and curved lines. Lush leaves and bamboo-like elements frame the central figure, suggesting a deep connection to nature and the feminine divine. Signed lower right (appears to read B. Z or similar), this expressive work combines elements of Afro-Caribbean symbolism, cubism, and modern expressionism, evoking the styles of Wifredo Lam or early Picasso. The composition is sensuous, rhythmic, and full of movement, with a mystical undertone that invites interpretation
Oil on Canvas
Measure 26"in H x 20"in W not framed

Provenance: Private collection of a Miami family with over 30 years of collecting. First time offered at auction.

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