This 25 inch x 24 inch painting is an oil on linen abstract work painted by Robert Bonaparte. Done in a minimalist style, Bonaparte utilizes a very limited color palette and incorporates a small amount of detail and subject matter. The painting depicts two individuals sitting across from each other at a table. They are portrayed in a simplistic, abstract style, with minimal detailing. The two figures, and table and chairs, dominate the composition and take up the majority of the lower half of the painting. The two figures are seated at a round, brown table; their chairs and the table are also rendered in simple shapes and muted colors. One figure is presumably female, she wears a red dress and has short dark hair, while the other is presumably male, wearing a brown shirt and black pants and has blonde hair. The male sits on the left of the table, facing the woman, sitting in a brown, open back chair while the female, also facing the man, sits on the right side of the table on a white rounded back chair. The figures’ faces lack detailed features, giving an abstract quality to their expressions and identities. The painting is dominated by warm tones, with a yellowish background that fills most of the canvas. Shadows and highlights are minimally used, contributing to the painting’s flat, two-dimensional appearance.

In the vibrant aftermath of WWII, amidst an Oklahoma City blooming with cultural resurgence thanks to New Deal initiatives, a young Robert Bonaparte found his calling alongside his childhood friend and neighbor, Ed Ruscha. While Ruscha's works found global acclaim, Bonaparte's creations remained a treasured secret, known only to a select group of collectors and friends. Born in 1933 in Oklahoma City, Robert Bonaparte emerged as a pivotal yet under-recognized figure in the abstract art scene. From an early age, Bonaparte formed a profound friendship and artistic dialogue with Ed Ruscha, a relationship that would influence both artists' careers. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1956, Bonaparte's thirst for knowledge took him to Rome, Italy, where he furthered his studies in art, broadening his perspective and technique. In 1959, alongside a cohort of Oklahoma artists, he relocated to California, where his artistic expression flourished. Bonaparte's work, known for its vibrant landscapes and introspective still lifes, has graced galleries worldwide, from Galleria "La Vetrina" in Rome to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman, Oklahoma, showcasing his international acclaim and versatility. Despite the quieter recognition compared to his contemporaries, Bonaparte's contributions to the art world are invaluable.