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Anatomical Cubist Portrait: Vanity with Curlers, oil on linen canvas, signed Calezis, circa 1955
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'Oil on canvas depicting a woman with stylized curlers in a cubist portrait, becoming a true allegory of the human condition.' A striking anatomical analysis lays bare the figure, treating the woman's body like a flayed animal. The duality of the face: on one side, the coquettishness of stylized curlers, and on the other, the exposed bone and muscle structure, reminiscent of the great vanitas paintings of art history.
The bust and ribs above the artist's signature represent the rib cage, revealing the fragility of the body beneath the clothing.
The flayed hand is a masterful detail where the bright red of the nail polish contrasts sharply with the depiction of the tendons, muscle fibers, and the structure of the wrist.
The canvas has been completely cleaned, and the colors are vibrant.
It retains its original support on a keyed wooden stretcher mounted on tacks.
It is framed in a new natural and black wood American-style box frame.
The canvas measures 38 x 55 cm unframed and 43 x 61 cm framed.
Signed lower right: Calezis.
A painter of character, capable of transforming a domestic portrait into a profound reflection on the life of the human being, the artist possesses a master's hand; he has mastered technique and an anatomical knowledge. The painter received rigorous academic training at a prestigious art school, studying the European avant-garde in the style of Picasso and Braque. The signature is an integral part of the composition; it is applied with the confidence of a skilled hand, the ribs and curlers—the mark of a professional with unwavering assurance in the act of signing.
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ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCanvasNumber of items1Height55 cmWidth38 cm
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Private sellerEVERE, BelgiumOn Whoppah since March 2026 • 1 sale