Cubist Confrontation of Two Figures

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A Cubist painting features two stylized figures confronting each other, separated by a vertical column of geometric shapes. The figure on the left, rendered in profile facing right, is depicted with stark black and white planes, wearing what appears to be dark trousers with a blue accent, and holds a dark object or weapon in its raised right hand. The figure on the right, also in profile facing left, features similar stark black and white planes with a reddish-orange leg and skirt-like lower garment, and holds a dark implement or weapon aloft in its right hand. The central vertical axis consists of alternating red circles and brown diamonds, creating a symmetrical divider between the two figures. The background and surrounding shapes are composed of angular planes of muted blues, greens, beiges, and grays, contributing to a fragmented, faceted aesthetic. The entire composition is enclosed in a simple wooden frame.