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Bernadette KellyFrench Impressionist Oil Painting of a Nude Woman with Flowing Hair
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Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Nude Woman with Flowing Hair
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting size: 9.75 inches (height) x 5.5 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.
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This expressive oil painting by French artist Bernadette Kelly presents a striking nude portrait of a woman with flowing dark hair, her arms raised in a gesture of confidence and relaxation. The impressionistic brushstrokes and muted pastel palette lend the composition a dreamlike quality, while the contrast between soft skin tones and deep, shadowy backgrounds adds a sense of depth and movement.
Kelly’s mastery of form and color creates an intimate yet powerful depiction of femininity. The loosely defined facial features allow for an emotive and ambiguous interpretation, enhancing the painting’s expressive nature. The balance between abstraction and realism makes this piece reminiscent of early modernist figure studies, celebrating the beauty of the human form through bold brushwork and intuitive color placement.
This captivating oil painting would be a standout addition to any collection of European figurative art, particularly for those drawn to expressive and atmospheric depictions of the nude form in modern impressionist works.
- Creator:Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315977492
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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