Needlework

A figure in a pale blue garment dominates the composition, viewed from behind as they engage in needlework. The painting employs vigorous, gestural brushwork across a warm ground of reds, pinks and ochres, with darker accents suggesting interior space and drapery. The application is direct and immediate, creating a sense of intimate domestic activity rendered with expressive energy. Niemann’s practice of daily painting is evident in the confident handling of oil on board.