Raphaël Arnal (XX) - Léda

Raphaël Arnal (20th century) – 'Léda' – Oil on panel, 1948 – 40 × 50 cm

Artist:

Raphaël Arnal
French painter of the 20th century, recognized for his powerful figurative compositions with dense and expressive material. His work from the 1950s is particularly sought after.


Description of the work:

Oil on panel depicting Leda and the Swan, a classic mythological theme treated here with great expressive power.
The composition is characterized by thick impastos, a rich and vibrant material, and a contrasted palette typical of the artist's most accomplished period.
The work is signed at the bottom right, and titled, dated, and signed on the back.
Raphaël Arnal – Léda – 1948


Technical details

Artist: Raphaël Arnal
Leda
Date: 1948
Technique: oil on wood panel
Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm
Signature: yes, on the front and back.
Frame: none (presented without a frame)


Status:

Very good overall condition.
Uniform aged patina, consistent with the age of the artwork.
No restoration, no stains, no modern interventions.


Shipping

Carefully packaged work (rigid protection, bubbles, reinforced carton).
Secure shipment with tracking
Personal delivery possible depending on the location.


Important notice

Original, unrestored artwork from a private collection.
Photos taken in natural light to faithfully reproduce the material and colors.

The bottom of the table is damaged (see the last photo). This will no longer be noticeable in its future frame.