Gloomy Portraits: No Not Really

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A gloomy abstract painting features five pale-faced women with red lips, starkly contrasted against a dark, textured background of deep reds, greens, and black. Geometric shapes dominate the top of the canvas, with white, red, and green rectangles and triangles converging around two central figures. These two women are depicted with intense stares, their faces framed by bold lines and dark, hooded forms. One woman on the left, with dark hair parted down the middle, is partially obscured by shadows but her distinctive red lipstick is clearly visible. To her right, another woman wears a dark collared shirt and part of a dark jacket with buttons, her expression equally solemn. In the foreground, three more women appear, their faces also pale, with dark eyes and red lips. The left-most woman in the foreground has dark hair pulled back, and wears a necklace of small beads. The central foreground woman has dark, flowing hair and a visible part. The woman on the right in the foreground has reddish-brown hair and a severe expression. The overall composition is a blend of expressive portraiture and sharp, geometric abstraction, creating a powerful, unsettling atmosphere. The texture mimics brushstrokes, paint drips, and weathered surfaces, adding depth to the dark, moody