Charming mid-century portrait painting by Gezel, signed and dated 1957 in the lower right corner. The work depicts an elegant female figure with a stylised elongated face, dark hair and a vivid blue dress. The restrained expression and simplified forms are complemented by a graphic background of vertical blue lines and subtle yellow accents, giving the composition a distinctly modernist character. The painting is presented in its substantial period frame with a light, softly distressed finish, beautifully complementing the muted palette of the work. An attractive and highly decorative example of 1950s European portraiture, ideal for a mid-century, modernist or eclectic interior. Artist: Gezel Date: 1957 Medium: Oil on canvas Style: Mid-Century Modern / Figurative / Modernist Dimensions: 63 × 84 cm, including frame Signed: Lower right, “Gezel”, dated 1957 Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with its age. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed impression of the condition.