Woman with Skull (2020) by Christopher Mudgett is an original oil painting on canvas depicting a woman absorbed in a quiet moment of contemplation. Rendered in Christopher Mudgett’s signature grayscale palette, she rests her head in one hand while her other hand points toward her heart. A skull sits before her, becoming the focus of her pensive gaze and a stark reminder of mortality. The gesture toward her heart draws attention inward, connecting the physical presence of the skull with the woman’s own awareness of life, impermanence, and the passage of time.

Through bold forms, restrained color, and expressive gesture, Mudgett creates a scene that feels both intimate and symbolic. The woman’s stillness and inward gaze suggest a private reckoning with mortality, not simply an observation of the skull before her, but a contemplation of what it means to be alive.

Year created:  2020

Medium: Oil painting on canvas

Artwork Dimensions: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.9 cm)

Signature: Signed and dated on the reverse

Custom frame included. Artwork arrives ready to display.

Complimentary first-class international or domestic shipping.

Certificate of Provenance provided. This official document is signed by the artist and guarantees the origin and authenticity of the artwork.