Young Woman Reading - Pierre Grisot (1911 - 1995)

This original oil on canvas by Pierre Grisot depicts a seated young woman—most likely Nigelle, his daughter—absorbed in a book, in a softly toned garden. Dressed in a pale pink dress with black ribbons, her youthful face and neat hairstyle evoke the graceful femininity of the post-war period. In the lightly treated background, riders stand out in motion, breathing a touch of life into this peaceful scene. The work also impresses with its generous format, uncommon for Grisot, whose compositions are most often of more modest dimensions. This large canvas allows the painter to express with breadth all the refinement, spontaneity, and charm that characterize his style. It is presented in a sumptuous carved giltwood frame, adorned with rocky shells and flowers, typical of the French taste for noble and decorative frames.

Dimensions: Dimensions with frame: 73 x 63 cm
Dimensions of the canvas alone: 55.5 x 45.5 cm

The captivating life of Pierre Grisot, painter of elegant Parisian women
Pierre Grisot (1911–1995) was a French post-impressionist painter, famous for ...

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