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Mark Bangerter's subjects, style, and other distinctive characteristics of his works of art are best known for his feverish or featherish brush strokes. Most of Bangerter’s works of art are portraiture, landscapes, nudes, and street scenes, while quite a few look to be in a futuristic style of his own. After returning from traveling and painting abroad in Russia, the Czech Republic, and Germany, Bangerter was attacked by a man one evening in April 1998 in an Idaho club. Calling it "an unlucky encounter," the artist had to undergo several reconstructive surgeries and was been blind in one eye for the rest of his life. He turned to filmmaking for a while and made several short films in black and white. About a decade after that fateful night, Bangerter once again picked up the paintbrush and began painting in a more abstract style with strong colors. This particular print predates his accident and reflects his earlier, lighter style. It shows a portrait of a woman seated in quiet contemplation, with delicate and airy brushstrokes that express his pre-accident technique. The work stands in contrast to the abstract, color-driven approach that defined Bangerter's later years.