Cleopatra

Nonchalance, insolence, and irresistible humor, "Cleopatra" presents itself as a subtly offbeat social commentary. This piece from the Equestrian collection stands at the crossroads of several worlds: the elegance of an evening gown, the sovereign attitude of a pasha or an Egyptian queen, and yet, the artist depicts her stretched out on straw. Through this choice, the artist cleverly plays with the French expression "être sur la paille," meaning to be in ruin, offering both an ironic and profound interpretation of this painting.