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French Nude Figure Reading Oil Painting Post Impressionist Style

c.1930's

$1,435.82
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€1,240.64
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CHF 1,165.29
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NOK 13,525.36
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SEK 13,670.02
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DKK 9,274.55
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About the Item

Artist: French School, early 20th century Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 17.5 x 14.75 inches (canvas) Frame: Unframed Condition: Good condition; canvas recently re-stretched Description A quietly observed figurative study depicting a seated nude absorbed in reading. The composition is intimate, with the figure positioned simply against a softly worked background of pale green and muted pink tones. The paint is applied with a lightness that allows the surface to remain open, while subtle shifts in colour define form rather than line. This is a piece that lends itself to more personal spaces within an interior. Its scale and subject make it particularly suited to a bedroom, dressing room, or private study, where the quieter nature of the work can be appreciated at close range. The palette sits easily within softer colour schemes, adding warmth without creating contrast. The painting reflects a strand of early 20th century French figurative work where colour and composition are prioritised over detail. There are echoes of post-impressionist and Fauvist approaches in the handling of tone, though the overall effect remains restrained. It suits interiors that favour a more collected, layered approach, where smaller works contribute to the overall atmosphere of a space.
  • Creation Year:
    c.1930's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU50932681603

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