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Bernadette KellyModern French Oil Painting Standing Male Nude Expressive Figurative Study
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Title: Modern French Oil Painting Standing Male Nude Expressive Figurative Study
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting size: 10.75 inches (height) x 3.5 inches (width)
Condition: overall very 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 modern French oil painting by Bernadette Kelly captures a striking study of a standing male nude painted with expressive loose brushstrokes in a muted pastel palette The use of blues soft pinks and warm neutrals creates a subtle interplay of light and shadow adding depth and a sculptural quality to the figure The textured impasto application enhances the raw and spontaneous nature of the piece giving it an almost ethereal atmosphere
Rendered in an abstracted yet anatomically sensitive style the subject's stance conveys strength and introspection while the simplified background allows the figure to remain the focal point Kelly’s mastery of expressive portraiture and figurative work is evident in the delicate balance between movement and stillness making this a compelling study of the human form
A captivating addition to any collection of 20th century French figurative art this painting is perfect for those who appreciate bold composition expressive technique and evocative depictions of the male form
- Creator:Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315975152
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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