Howard Hodgkin's use of bold, gestural brushstrokes and a rich palette of colours creates a sense of movement and energy, transforming the palm trees into dynamic, almost abstract compositions. The present work is a striking example of the artist's ability to blend representation and abstraction.

The interplay between the palm's organic forms and the window's geometric shapes creates captivating tension and depth. Hodgkin's inspiration for the Palms can be traced to his encounters with posters on the Paris metro, which he found visually striking and influential. The artist's ability to translate these everyday encounters into abstraction is a testament to his keen observational skills and ability to find beauty in the most unexpected places.