Henri Chapatte (1918-1997) “lying Nude” Oil On Canvas

Henri Chapatte (1918–1997) – Reclining Nude, oil on canvas. Canvas only: 100 x 50 cm With frame: 113 x 63 cm Frame: Gold leaf channel frame, in perfect condition Superb female nude lying on a bed of white feathers, created by the painter Henri Chapatte, a leading figure in 20th-century French figurative painting. The scene is distinguished by its hushed and sensual atmosphere, where the softness of the feminine curves dialogues with the lightness of the support, evoked with great subtlety. The texture of the background, treated with soft and vaporous touches, suggests a carpet of immaculate feathers, reinforcing the tactile and dreamlike dimension of the composition. The model's gaze, both fixed and mysterious, invites silent contemplation. The light, diffuse and enveloping, reveals all the artist's mastery in the rendering of skin tones and volumes. A remarkable nude, combining classical refinement and modern sensitivity, ideal for lovers of academic art and those passionate about intimate scenes. Henri Chapatte, born in 1918, is an award-winning French artist who has exhibited in numerous prestigious galleries and salons. He is notably: Laureate and member of the Salon des Artistes Français (Paris) Medalist of Arts, Sciences and Letters Portrait Prize - Grand Prix International Rencontre (gold medal) Officer of the Order of Celtic Knights Exhibited at the Galerie Bernheim Jeune, Paris Laureate of the Grand Prix de Deauville Member of the European Academy of Fine Arts Graduate of the Leonardo da Vinci Academy in Rome His works are featured in numerous French and foreign collections Work in excellent condition, clean and well-stretched canvas. Museum-quality frame. Signed lower right. A rare and attractive work by a renowned artist, in a timeless theme.