The young woman looks at the viewer. She smiles as she combs her long waves of dark hair.
Her breasts were obscured by churning birds. Their feathery wings brush the girl's swarthy skin.
The sensual representation of the model was completed with strong brush strokes, the intense color palette of which reveals the painter's creative passion.
Signature: Franç Ois Quelv
Franç ois Albert Quelvé e (1884-1967) - French painter and illustrator. He studied in a sacred art studio under the supervision of Maurice Denis. He specialized in nudes, still lifes and African landscapes. From 1919, he exhibited his works at many eminent Salons, including Salon des Indé pendants. He created sets and costumes for the Paris Opera. Eventually, he landed a teaching position at Arts Decorative in Paris.
France, 1944
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions with frame: 65cm x 57cm
Dimensions without frame: 46cm x 38cm
Preservation condition: frame damage.
