Marcel Canet Orientalist Painting Portrait Young Woman Kitchen Decor Algeria Art Deco

Young woman in a kitchen Algeria Orientalist school circa 1900/1920

Oil on canvas depicting a young woman seated in a North African domestic interior. The scene unfolds in a simple, authentic space: plastered wall, niche, hanging utensils, woven basket and pottery on the floor. The whole evokes a traditional kitchen, treated with great accuracy of observation and a beautiful presence.

The female figure, slightly turned towards herself, exudes an impression of calm and interiority. The bright red scarf structures the composition and immediately draws the eye. Warm ochre, brown and bluish-grey tones envelop the scene in a soft, coherent atmosphere.

A very balanced composition, where the figure fits naturally into the space. Beautiful management of materials, particularly in the walls and objects. The palette is harmonious, with a controlled contrast between the muted tones and the brighter accents of the scarf.

Condition :Oil on cardboard good overall condition, beautiful pictorial matter, slight traces of time visible. Antique frame with molded decoration and wear.

Total dimensions 67 x 58 cm with frame.