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Jenny Saville. This painting by Jenny Saville is named Rosetta
and is a portrait of a blind woman. My first reaction to the
painting is the piece has a very anguished feel Are you in the
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painting by Jenny Saville is named 'Rosetta' and is a portrait
of a blind woman. My first reaction to the painting is the piece
has a very anguished feel to it due to the angle the woman's
face is painted and the cold tones of the paint used. Through
looking at the subject of the painting feelings of distress and
anger are portrayed to me. The brush strokes are harsh and
strong, this makes the painting appear unrealistic but increases
the anger shown within the painting. The main colour within this
painting is definitely the blue of the background, which
contrasts well with the red