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Bernadette Kelly
Modern French Oil Painting Two Reclining Nudes in a Red and Blue Abstract Scene

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Title: Modern French Oil Painting Two Reclining Nudes in a Red and Blue Abstract Scene by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933) Unsigned Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Painting size: 4.75 inches (height) x 13 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. Description: This modern French oil painting by Bernadette Kelly presents an expressive and dreamlike composition featuring two reclining nude figures stretched across a richly textured red and blue-toned surface The abstracted background and flowing brushstrokes blur the line between the human form and the surrounding landscape evoking a sense of serenity and timelessness Kelly’s painterly approach incorporates loose impressionistic gestures and subtle color blending enhancing the soft ethereal quality of the figures The layering of deep reds blues and earthy neutrals adds depth to the composition while the figures’ elongated relaxed postures create a harmonious rhythm within the piece The ambiguity of the background allows for multiple interpretations whether as a bed an abstracted terrain or a surreal dreamscape A beautiful addition to any collection of 20th century French figurative or abstract art this painting is perfect for those who appreciate expressive compositions evocative storytelling and the poetic fusion of body and environment
  • Creator:
    Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315975332

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