Title: M. Peiffer; 1940s French Fauvist Modernist Still Life Flowers on Table Interior Oil Painting, 1946 Description: Sunlit Poolside Scene with Figures by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933) Unsigned Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Painting size: 3.75 inches (height) x 6 inches (width) Condition: overall good and sound Provenance: all the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from their estate in Paris, France. Description: This luminous oil painting by French artist Bernadette Kelly captures the essence of leisure and relaxation in a sun-drenched poolside setting. Figures recline on blue loungers, basking in the warmth of the day, while the shimmering turquoise water reflects the golden light of the surrounding architecture. The artist's loose impressionistic brushstrokes lend a vibrant energy to the scene, evoking the feeling of a tranquil summer retreat. Kelly’s use of color and light is particularly striking, with soft pastel tones blending seamlessly into deeper blues and greens, creating a harmonious interplay of shadows and reflections. The presence of figures in various states of repose adds to the painting’s sense of calm and timelessness, reminiscent of sun-soaked afternoons in the South of France. This beautifully composed oil painting would make an excellent addition to any collection of European impressionist works, particularly for those who appreciate idyllic poolside landscapes and the expressive power of light in modern art.
Reserve: $1,426.00
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