In Hakama No. 2, the figure is presented from behind against a muted grey-green, olive-toned background. The composition is intimate and restrained. We see her bare back as she embraces herself, a fragment of the black hakama skirt visible below. Her head is slightly inclined, hair gathered into a simple ponytail.
The brushwork remains lively and tactile, giving the surface movement while preserving a realistic presence. There is a powerful sense of suspended action — a quiet, self-contained moment caught between breath and gesture.
The symmetry and compositional clarity create immediate emotional impact. The work is both simple and deeply affecting, drawing the viewer into a space of introspection, vulnerability, and contained strength. Private collection, USA
