| Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Medium | Charcoal on paper |
| Dimensions | 29.7 x 21.1 cm |
In Smoking Portrait the central figure is formed by the silhouette of two smoking femme fatales – the central protagonist seems quite happy with this situation.
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