#36429 Francisco Iturrino

The composition presents a scene centered around a pool or basin, populated by three nude figures. The setting appears to be outdoors, suggested by the foliage visible beyond the raised edge of the water feature and the dappled light illuminating the scene. A sense of enclosure is created by what seems to be a low wall or balustrade that defines the perimeter of the pool.
The central figure sits on the edge of the basin, facing forward with a direct gaze. The posture conveys a certain stillness and self-possession. To the left, another figure leans against the same edge, their body angled away from the viewer, creating a sense of relaxed repose. A third individual lies prone along the base of the wall, extending outwards in a languid pose that emphasizes the curve of the spine and limbs.
The artist’s use of color is notable. The palette is dominated by warm tones – ochres, yellows, and reds – applied with visible brushstrokes that contribute to a textured surface. Skin tones are rendered in varying shades of pink, brown, and yellow, avoiding precise anatomical detail in favor of capturing the play of light and shadow across the forms. The water itself appears dark and reflective, contrasting with the brightness of the surrounding foliage and figures.
Beyond the immediate depiction of nude bodies, the painting seems to explore themes of leisure, contemplation, and perhaps a subtle sense of melancholy. The stillness of the scene, combined with the direct gaze of the central figure, suggests an introspective mood. The arrangement of the figures – one observing, one reclining, one seemingly lost in thought – hints at a narrative or relationship between them that remains ambiguous. The setting itself, a secluded pool surrounded by greenery, evokes a sense of privacy and escape from the everyday world. There is a deliberate avoidance of any overt symbolism; instead, the focus rests on the arrangement of forms and the interplay of light and color to create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.