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André Cottavoz
Nu Nacré or Nude in Mother of Pearl

About the Item

This thickly painted and textural work is lush with mother of pearl type colors. It is suggests a nude but plays with the eye in terms of seeing it completely. Few artists could apply paint as thickly as it is done here, this is signature Cottavoz. There are light greens and pale pinks amongst what appears to be an off white color overall. Its in a leafed silvered edge modern frame with an interesting finish that compliments the piece. A founding member of the group known as Sansisme, or "without ism", Cottavoz treated his all of his subjects, weather it was still life, landscape, or figure study, with expressive and energetic impasto verve, a style formed after the Post-Impressionist movement where he was influenced by the work of Van Gogh and Chaim Soutine. In Nu Nacre he veils his figure in a tonal field of slight variations of yellow and green. He is represented at the prestigious Galerie Tamenaga, as the owner of this gallery loved the work of this artist.
  • Creator:
    André Cottavoz (1922 - 2012, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Width: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Might be a hairline crack or two within the impasto and this is considered great condition on a work painted like this at this date. Frame might have minor scuffs or blemishes but it is in good ready to hang condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141329457112

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