Watercolor on paper, 17 x 34 cm, unsigned — original frame with anti-reflective glass
A sensual portrait in one breath — captured in swift, confident brushstrokes of indigo, teal, and dusty rose. This nude woman, her head gently tilted, her gaze elusive, seems on the verge of speaking — or of keeping everything to herself.
Her presence is strong, her lines soft. Her form emerges effortlessly, as if conjured by the movement of the brush, with no correction, no hesitation. It feels like the artist summoned her from water and pigment in a single, intuitive gesture.
The piece carries the freedom of postwar modernism — with echoes of CoBrA, the French École de Paris, or simply a gifted soul sketching their muse in silence.
🌿 Provenance
This unsigned, intimate nude likely emerged in mid-20th century Europe — somewhere between 1950 and 1970. Though the artist remains anonymous, the confident strokes, fluid composition, and fearless spontaneity suggest a skilled and emotionally attuned hand. The work was carefully framed in its time, which hints at a private collector or a personal studio practice. A quiet treasure rediscovered.
✨ Description & Function
A moment of vulnerability captured in indigo.
Nude in Indigo reveals a female figure formed through gesture — not detail. She stands, serene yet alert, hips draped in soft shadow, head gently tilted. The brushwork is swift, instinctive, almost calligraphic. She is not rendered for display, but conjured from memory or dream.
This piece functions not as decoration but as atmosphere. She brings mystery to a hallway, intimacy to a corner, stillness to a curated space. An anchor for rooms that carry stories — or for those still waiting to be written.
🌍 Origin & Production
Originating in Europe — perhaps France, the Netherlands, or Germany — this work reflects the post-war shift in figuration: away from formalism, toward the primal, intuitive, and human. The spirit of CoBrA or Lyrical Abstraction is here, distilled into something more tender. Whether sketched in a quiet moment or offered as a gift, the painting’s presence suggests a work born of feeling, not ambition.
🧪 Material & Finish
Watercolor (possibly with ink or gouache) on textured paper.
Framed in its original gilded wooden frame behind anti-reflective museum glass, the work is further accented by a moiré silk backing — typical of European craftsmanship in the mid-20th century. Every material choice enhances the piece’s soft yet luminous aura.
📏 Dimensions
A delicate vertical composition — ideal for small walls, narrow spaces, or a layered salon wall.
🔍 Condition
The painting is in excellent condition for its age — no damage, discoloration, or warping. The frame has a noble patina, with minor signs of time that enhance its charm. Glass is flawless and anti-glare, preserving both visibility and intimacy. Ready to hang.
🚚 Shipping Info
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Ships from Italy, fully insured
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Worldwide delivery available
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Packed with care: rigid box, moisture protection, and corner guards
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Delivery time: 7–14 days within EU / 10–21 days internationally
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