20Th Century French Mixed Media On Paper Seated Female Nude Study
Stock No
6455
2022
- £395.00
- €462 Euro
- $533 US Dollar
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Item Description
A striking 20th Century French mixed-media figure study depicting a seated female nude, rendered with remarkable economy and confidence.
Executed in charcoal and sanguine tones on paper, the composition focuses on the torso and lower body, allowing form, colour and gesture to take precedence over detail. Soft passages of warm terracotta and reddish hues are combined with delicate charcoal line work to create a figure of sculptural presence and subtle sensuality. The artist’s restrained treatment of the head and surrounding space lends the work an immediacy characteristic of studio life drawing, while the fluid modelling demonstrates a keen understanding of anatomy and movement.
Acquired in France and originating from a larger collection of related artist’s studies, the drawing retains the intimacy and spontaneity of an original atelier work whilst possessing a strong decorative appeal. The balance between abstraction and observation, together with the warm palette and elegant composition, gives the piece a timeless quality suited to both contemporary and traditional interiors.
Presented behind glass in a simple black frame and ready to hang.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 59cm W: 45cm D: 2cm
Period
Third quarter 20th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7792 139252
+33 (0)6 73 61 79 54
