Most of the flesh a harsh red,

heightening the expressiveness

of the figure with its black

outlines and setting it off

against the background colour

of the paper.
The woman’s mask-like,

raised face appears as an afterthought.

Far more important is the shape

of her body—the hefty thighs

and the swollen belly—round

as an apple.
Her distended body, thigh, and arm

are altogether believable.The left half

is less convincing, for here only

an outline is provided, then

filled in with a brush

to match the other arm.
The artist has omitted

the table or chair

supporting the figure:

the pregnant woman

on an elevated surface

hangs in space.