A captivating mid-20th century oil on canvas depicting a reclining female nude, signed "R. Soyer." This evocative work exemplifies the transition from strict academicism to more expressive modernist approaches to the figure.
The nude has been a central subject in Western art for centuries. This painting, with its loose brushwork and masterful handling of light and shadow, explores the human form to convey beauty, vulnerability, and emotion through a timeless theme in art history.
Details
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16 inches × 22 inches
Signature: Signed "R. Soyer" lower right
Period: Mid-20th century
Style: Expressive realism with impressionistic brushwork
Condition
Some possible old blemishes present as depicted in photo, but nothing to take away from this beautiful work of art. The piece displays characteristic patina and surface quality consistent with its age.
A distinguished addition to any collection of figurative art or walled gallery.
