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Bernadette Kelly
Modern French Oil Painting Two Elegant Figures in an Interior Scene

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CA$931.70
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CHF 543.30
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SEK 6,517.56
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Title: Modern French Oil Painting Two Elegant Figures in an Interior Scene by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933) Unsigned Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Painting size: 11.75 inches (height) x 6.75 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 modern French oil painting by Bernadette Kelly presents an elegant and atmospheric interior scene featuring two figures rendered in expressive brushstrokes The seated woman in the foreground is dressed in a flowing blue garment her gaze directed toward the viewer with an air of quiet introspection Behind her another figure stands in a more abstracted form their posture suggesting a watchful presence or quiet companionship Kelly’s use of a cool color palette dominated by blues greys and soft pastels adds a dreamlike quality to the composition The figures seem to merge with the environment through fluid brushwork creating a sense of movement and intimacy The presence of a curved chair and background architectural elements suggest a refined interior possibly a salon or private study A captivating addition to any collection of 20th century French figurative or modernist art this painting is ideal for those who appreciate expressive portraiture dynamic compositions and the subtle interplay of light and form in interior settings
  • Creator:
    Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315975422

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