The painting In Repose belongs to the series Introspection. This painting presents a somnolent young woman at a seaport reclining on a snail, known in Cuba as the coba, an animal renowned for its beauty. At the same time, the north star sustains the fabric of her dress and guides the Cuban sailors as they venture across the ocean. In Repose is an oil on canvas painting that employs texture to create distinct visual effects.