circa 1955
Oil on board
20 × 16 inches

Frame included; In Tyree’s biography

In Nude with Purple Sarong, Tyree presents a vertical composition in which the standing figure is framed by foliage and filtered light. The deep purple sarong provides a rich tonal counterpoint to the warm modeling of the figure’s skin. Tyree’s handling of paint is controlled and luminous, with softened edges that suggest atmosphere rather than precise detail. The composition emphasizes elegance and restraint, with the figure poised and self-contained. Works from this period demonstrate Tyree’s refined approach to the nude, both as a formal study and as an expressive presence within a Pacific setting.