Artwork Description Title: At Work Artist: Roberta Gonzalez Year: 1948 Medium: oil on cardboard Dimensions: approx. 16.5 × 25.5 cm without frame ( 41.5 x 39.5 with frame) Frame: Original wooden frame with profiled molding, showing natural patina and minor wear; double cream-colored mat border. Composition: The painting depicts a solitary, bent-over figure draped in a heavy garment, leaning forward toward the ground. Dominated by earthy tones of brown, ochre, and black, the composition conveys a sense of physical effort and humility. The subtle interplay of light across the drapery highlights the expressive, almost sculptural quality of the form. The background remains abstract, with soft transitions of blue and brown hues creating a restrained yet dramatic contrast. Condition: Frame shows minor abrasions and age-related wear. The painting itself appears stable, with no visible cracks or losses. Reverse side: On the back of the panel is a handwritten inscription: “Roberta Gonzalez / 1948”, along with the number “20(6) 000” (possibly french franks). Notes: The work’s somber tone and stylized portrayal of a working figure reflect post-war expressionist tendencies and social realist themes common in the late 1940s.