American artist John Kacere was known for his large-scale Photorealist paintings depicting women’s lower halves. In this early piece titled “Marianne R” from 1973, Kacere creates a delicate balance between sheer lace and soft skin. Marianne lays on a bed with her ruffled dress pulled up to expose her underwear-clad bottom. Kacere began working within the realm of Photorealism in the mid-1960s, making this piece an early exploration into this style.