Bested again

Ciara Doelman

A turned gaze and warm ochre backdrop give this figurative painting a quiet, watchful intensity.

In Bested again, Ciara Doelman depicts a figure in white underwear, their head turned to one side and an arm held behind their back. Warm skin tones, cool shadows and small red marks bring detail to the body, set against a golden-brown background.

The close crop and elongated composition focus attention on the figure’s posture and expression. Their gaze extends beyond the painting, leaving the surrounding story open to interpretation.

Framed in white, this slender work would bring an intimate presence to a living room, study or hallway, with its earthy palette complementing timber and neutral interiors.

Intimate · Expressive · Contemplative
Oil on linen · 36.5 cm wide × 81 cm high × 1.5 cm deep · 2025
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