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Adrien HolyThe model1957
1957
$3,183.41
£2,386.37
€2,680
CA$4,401.86
A$4,790.92
CHF 2,560.09
MX$57,855.99
NOK 32,174.12
SEK 29,925.67
DKK 20,421.28
About the Item
Adrien Holy (1898–1978)
The Model, 1957
55,5 x 38 cm Oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated (19)57
Dimension with frame 72 x 56 x 6 cm
This striking painting by Adrien Holy depicts a nude female figure in a relaxed, intimate pose. Rendered with a muted yet expressive palette of ochres, browns, and deep reds, the work showcases Holy’s mastery of the human form and his distinctive use of textured, confident brushwork.
The model is seated, leaning slightly forward, her arm resting on a table draped with colorful fabrics. The interplay of light, shadow, and material—flesh, cloth, and a dark background—creates an atmosphere that is both introspective and warmly engaging.
Dated 1957, this piece belongs to the artist’s mature period and exemplifies his blend of expressive figuration and modern sensibility. A compelling addition for collectors of 20th-century Swiss art.
figurative painting, female nude, modern art, oil on canvas, 1950s artwork, Swiss Expressionism, life model, 20th-century painting.
- Creator:Adrien Holy (1898 - 1979, Swiss)
- Creation Year:1957
- Dimensions:Height: 21.86 in (55.5 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
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- Condition:Dimension with frame 72 x 56 x 6 cm.
- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018211243802
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