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Bernadette KellyFrench Modernist Oil Painting of Urban Staircase and Architectural Scene
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Urban Staircase and Architectural Scene
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting size: 9.5 inches (height) x 9 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 striking oil painting by French artist Bernadette Kelly captures an urban architectural scene, with a dramatic staircase leading into a bustling, atmospheric space. The interplay of geometric planes, angular shadows, and muted tones creates a dynamic yet introspective composition. Figures in the distance appear blurred and abstracted, reinforcing the sense of movement and depth within the modern cityscape.
Kelly’s impressionistic approach emphasizes structure and light, with cool blues, warm reds, and neutral earth tones balancing the scene. The strong architectural elements, softened by expressive brushstrokes, lend a timeless quality to the work, reminiscent of mid-century European urban studies. The perspective draws the viewer into the painting, inviting contemplation of the interplay between built environments and human presence.
This evocative oil painting would make a compelling addition to any collection of architectural or urban-themed artwork, particularly for those who appreciate modernist interpretations of city spaces and the expressive use of light and form in impressionist compositions.
- Creator:Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315977612
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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