Neo-Cubist Portrait of Lydia Calezis, Provençal School, Aubagne, Marseille, France
Reinterpretation of Pablo Picasso's style
Oil on canvas, 38 x 54 cm
Powerful and bold composition in the tradition of analytical cubism
This portrait plays with the contrast between everyday life and exposed anatomy
Subject: Woman with stylized curlers
Technique of deconstructing the face and hand, revealing a toothed and muscular jaw, as well as the index finger, neck, and eyes
Narrative detail: a raised finger with red nails and a muscular part points to a symbolic manuscript
Artist: Lydia Calezis, independent artist, Aubagne, Marseille region
Support: Oil on linen canvas
Mounted on original stretcher frame with traditional keying and tacks
Condition: Excellent condition, canvas not torn, stretched taut, just a few minor losses along the edges, vibrant and generous colors
Signed lower right
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCanvasNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight54 cmWidth38 cm