20th French Neo-expressionist School Female Nude, Monogrammed And Dated

"Female Nude," French Neo-Expressionist school, oil on canvas, monogrammed in the lower left corner and dated 1967.

A reclining nude female figure with one arm raised to cover or frame her head, rendered in warm, earthy tones. The skin tone of the body is rendered through shades of ochre, brown, and touches of light green, set against a background of neutral and yellowish tones. The brushwork is full-bodied and structured, typical of academic and figure studies from the first half of the 20th century: the application of color is very free, almost expressionistic, evident in the touches of green and ochre visible on the body and in the background. The painter certainly drew inspiration from the Expressionists, bringing their legacy into the second half of the 20th century. The pose and the construction of the forms strongly evoke the great tradition of the 20th-century masters of the reclining nude, though filtered through a sensibility that is more intimate and less monumental than in the past.
This painting features a strong textural quality and warm tones ranging from ochre to burnt earth, with small contrasting touches. It fits perfectly into settings that showcase 20th-century art.

Dimensions
canvas: 68 x 58 cm
frame: 71 x 61 cm

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