She says she has been influenced by Sargent. In this oil a female stands in a matador-like pose. A green robe falls away from her body to reveal the richness of her breasts. The red background and light skipping across the skin intensify the sense of engagement not a lady to go unnoticed. Deep shadows beneath the full breasts make the ribcage and curve of the waist appear as inviting to the touch as the shapely neck of the urn resting by the bed.
Light appears to be filtering into the room through half-drawn drapes.
The viewer senses a moment of rare repose. The seated male leans forward, facing away from us, his head slightly turned toward a building light. Blues, greens and lavenders play across his back, making the flesh appear to flush with life. Under his left arm, a stream of light tumbles like an avalanche. Paul Maloney s approach confronts the viewer with brash impressions and layered implications.