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Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Elegant Figures in a Park
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting size: 4.75 inches (height) x 8.75 inches (width)
Condition: overall good and sound
Provenance: all the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from their estate in Paris, France.
Description:
This atmospheric oil painting by French artist Bernadette Kelly captures a fleeting moment of movement and elegance in an outdoor park setting. Figures dressed in refined attire appear to be engaged in conversation, while a striking silhouette of a dancer or performer enlivens the right side of the composition. The use of impressionistic brushstrokes, combined with a muted yet expressive color palette, enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene.
Hints of soft pastels and deep shadows create a dynamic interplay between light and movement, evoking the works of Degas and other Impressionist masters. A figure in a flowing pink dress takes center stage, contrasted by the bright pop of yellow from a seated subject in the background, adding depth and vibrancy to the composition.
This captivating oil painting is an exquisite addition to any collection celebrating 20th-century European figurative painting, particularly for those drawn to depictions of elegant social gatherings and dance-inspired imagery.
- Creator:Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315975602
Bernadette Kelly
Bernadette Kelly was born in Bousquet d'Orb, Hérault in 1933. She studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Paris, from 1953 to 1956 as well as in the workshop of the famous artist, Marcel Gromaire. She went on to teach drawing at Yves Hersent's preparatory course for seven years, then devoted herself entirely to her work in painting and engraving from 1965.
Numerous exhibitions: Galerie Le Bateau Lavoir, Paris, Galerie Nadine Granier, Albi and others.
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