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Romantic Catastrophe (1988) by Yoshimoto Nara

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This canvas, created by Yoshimoto Nara and entitled "Romantic Catastrophe" (1988), was one of his private collections, made accessible by the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art. The color palette on this canvas includes vibrant colors such as red, yellow, and orange, rendering the canvas more bold and saturated. His work depicts a figure who appears highly expressive, characterized by tired eyes and an open mouth. Lastly, this piece incorporates very visible strokes of colored pencils, notably in the depiction of the hair.