Response

I was attracted to the themes of peasant and death in the work. The first aspect I noticed was the deathly tone created by the vibrant yet flat reds with the black that covers much of the peasant's body. The contrast between the yellow hues and the black gradients also humanize the peasant, as the placement of yellow is not always where light would fall. The face with both red and black down the center also pops out. Covering the mouth also hides any emotions the peasant may be feeling, creating a rather cold and distant tone.