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Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Seated Woman in a Vibrant Interior
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
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Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting size: 6.25 inches (height) x 6.25 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 striking oil painting by French artist Bernadette Kelly captures a woman reclining in a richly decorated interior, enveloped by bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. Dressed in a dark ensemble, she leans back against a vibrant patterned cushion, her flowing blonde hair illuminated by the soft play of light across her face. The impressionistic rendering of the background, with deep greens, yellows, and blues, creates a dynamic contrast between the sitter and her surroundings.
Kelly’s masterful use of color and movement imbues the composition with a sense of warmth and personality, evoking influences from post-impressionist portraiture. The loose, gestural brushwork enhances the intimate yet relaxed atmosphere of the piece, while the subject’s gaze invites the viewer into a moment of quiet reflection.
This beautifully expressive oil painting would make a stunning addition to any collection of European portraiture, particularly for those who appreciate the emotional depth and rich textures of impressionistic interior scenes.
- Creator:Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315977072
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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