Ernest Carneado

Bebé durmiendo

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Acrylic painting

In nature «Plein air»

Acrylic on canvas. Small format. I am painting a series on babies and childrenn. It is a challeng because many times they end up looking like old children. :: Painting :: Contemporar...

Unsigned. Presented in a distressed, gilt-effect slip and frame, as shown. On board.

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement “The 19th century painter Anders Zorn was a big influence for me on this work. I was looking at his 'Dance in Gopsmor Cottage' while painting, and trying to limit myself to brushes no small than an 8. I am quite satisfied with the light effect I achieved. As you can see I really boosted up the highlight on those stockings! It was a case where the sun had streamed in through an east light window (unwelcome at the time), rendering the model's legs impossibly bright. I've used a very thick impasto and even some cadmium lemon to try and convey the impression of light I was seeing. While executing this painting it occurred to me that this was the kind of unusual lighting...

Acrylic work on archival quality paper. Depicting a baby sleeping. there is something captivating in watching a baby sleep. Such a sweetness and innocence. :: Painting :: Expression...