ibride XL Duo d'Alcôves Mural Tray Marlahe duos Marla and Abel embody the blend of two pictorial styles: the codes of portraiture are mixed with those of still life. The bright yellow of the fruit and flowers, and Abel's under jacket, give these works a whimsical character that challenges the rules of portraiture, contrasts with the dark background tones and creates emotion. While Marla dreams of Abel behind her flowery eye, Abel thinks of adventure and looks mysteriously into the