Retrato com Casaco de Couro e Máscara com Espinhos

This hyper-realistic portrait features a striking figure against a vibrant red background, with a surreal optical illusion created by black and white lines above the intense color. The subject wears an oversized black leather coat with exaggerated shoulders, cinched with a wide belt adorned with chains and buckles, reflecting a glossy leather texture. Black leather gloves add to the commanding look, highlighted by sharp light reflections. A dramatic white mask with a grid pattern, adorned with sharp spikes, contrasts with the subject's pale skin and dark red lips, adding a gothic allure. The figure clasps a long, thin object, like a whip or riding crop, enhancing the provocative atmosphere. Above the subject, the red background shifts into a complex network of black and white lines arranged in geometric patterns, forming a surreal optical illusion. The lines twist and converge, creating a disorienting effect that contrasts with the subject's imposing presence. This interplay between the stark lines and the figure’s details draws the viewer’s eye, creating depth and motion. The artist’s technique combines Gustav Klimt’s highly detailed portraiture with surrealist abstraction, using dramatic shading, texture, and geometric composition to amplify the tension and boldness of the scene, making it a striking masterpiece.