European School (XX) - NO RESERVE - Reclining Female Nude

RECLINING FEMALE NUDE — ROME, 1980 European School — 20th-Century Figurative Art 1. TECHNICAL DATA Author: Not identified School: European Era: 1980 Style: Contemporary Figurativism. Study of the human figure Technique: charcoal, pastel and/or watercolor on paper Dimensions of the work: 21 x 28 cm Dimensions with frame: 41 x 49 cm Genre: Female nude. Academic study Title: Reclining female nude Signature: Signed and dated in the lower left corner. Inscription 'Rome 1980'. Signature of legibility partly unclear Condition: Generally good, with slight signs of paper aging. It preserves an elegant gold frame with ornamental relief decoration and a wide light mat. It is recommended to examine the photographs carefully. 2. DESCRIPTION Delicate study of a reclining female nude executed in 1980 with charcoal, pastel and watercolor on paper. The composition depicts a woman seated and partially reclining on a surface covered with fabrics, with one leg extended and the other bent, while she rests one arm on a cushion. The artist concentrates on anatomy and the naturalness of the posture, omitting decorative elements to give full prominence to the human figure. The work stands out for its spontaneity and for a beautiful combination of sanguine tones, browns and soft pinkish hues against the warm paper background. 3. STYLISTIC, COMPOSITIONAL AND EXPRESSIVE ANALYSIS The painting presents a free and expressive execution, close to figure studies from life. The outlines are built with quick, confident strokes, while delicate shading provides volume to the torso, legs and arms. Of particular interest is the contrast between the carefully modeled anatomical areas and others that are only hinted, such as the model's face. This freedom of execution conveys freshness and naturalness, turning the drawing into a sensitive interpretation of the human body. The work has an intimate and serene atmosphere, where the artistic interest lies in the beauty of the line, the balance of proportions and the expressiveness of the gesture. 4. SIGNATURE AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT The work features a handwritten sanguine signature in the lower left corner, accompanied by the inscription 'Rome 1980'. The reading of the artist's name remains pending identification. During the second half of the 20th century, the study of the nude continued to occupy a fundamental place in Fine Arts education, both in Spain and in the major European art centers. Despite the expansion of abstract and conceptual trends, many artists kept alive the tradition of figurative drawing, exploring new expressive possibilities through techniques such as charcoal, pastel and watercolor. This work fits into that continuity of the academic tradition, interpreted with modern sensitivity and noteworthy gestural freedom. 5. OTHER INTERESTING DATA The inscription 'Rome 1980' constitutes an interesting testimony of the geographical and chronological context of the work, although it alone does not determine the artist's nationality. Rome has historically been one of the great European centers of artistic training, especially for its extraordinary sculptural heritage and its long tradition of academies and studios devoted to studying the human figure. The drawing stands out for its spontaneous character and the delicacy of chromatic nuances, which allow the anatomy to be suggested through a combination of lines and smooth tonal transitions. The work preserves an attractive gold wood frame, with abundant relief vegetal decoration, which gives a considerable decorative presence to the whole. A piece of particular interest for lovers of figurative drawing, artistic nudity and academic studies of the second half of the 20th century. 6. SHIPMENT AND CONDITIONS The work will be packaged by a professional specialized company in a custom-made box with foam protections adapted to the piece's characteristics. Special attention will be given to protecting the paper, the glass and the framing. We ship worldwide. Extraordinarily distant destinations or countries outside the European Union may incur additional costs, which will be communicated according to applicable conditions and rates. The frame is considered a decorative element supplementary to the rights of the buyer. The photographs form an integral part of the description and allow a detailed assessment of the condition of the work. PROPOSED ENGLISH TITLE Spanish School — Reclining Female Nude, Pastel and Watercolour, Rome 1980

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