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This pastel drawing of a reclining woman is by the British artist Michael Bastow (Bideford, 1943). Bastow moved as a child with his parents to Australia, where he studied architecture at the University of Melbourne. After a period as art director in the British film industry, he settled in Belgium in 1974 to devote himself entirely to painting. Since then he has worked from studios in Paris and the Provence and has exhibited internationally in France, Belgium, England, the United States, Argentina, Peru and Australia.
The female nude forms the central theme within Bastow's oeuvre. In his work he explores the timeless appeal and hushed sensuality of the female body. His models often appear in relaxed, ambiguous or softly provocative poses that balance between intimacy and contemplation. Also in this pastel drawing the reclining woman is central: with soft tonalities and a subtle linework Bastow is able to evoke a mood of calm, elegance and restrained sensuality. The work bears witness to his ongoing fascination with the relationship between artist and model, a recurring motif that gives his oeuvre personal and psychological depth.
Dimensions: 34 x 50 cm
Dimensions with frame: 56 x 70 cm
Viewing is, of course, possible. In addition we have our own in-house framing workshop, celebrating its 85th anniversary year. Furthermore we make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to use this service we would of course be happy to hear from you.
Seller's Story
This pastel drawing of a reclining woman is by the British artist Michael Bastow (Bideford, 1943). Bastow moved as a child with his parents to Australia, where he studied architecture at the University of Melbourne. After a period as art director in the British film industry, he settled in Belgium in 1974 to devote himself entirely to painting. Since then he has worked from studios in Paris and the Provence and has exhibited internationally in France, Belgium, England, the United States, Argentina, Peru and Australia.
The female nude forms the central theme within Bastow's oeuvre. In his work he explores the timeless appeal and hushed sensuality of the female body. His models often appear in relaxed, ambiguous or softly provocative poses that balance between intimacy and contemplation. Also in this pastel drawing the reclining woman is central: with soft tonalities and a subtle linework Bastow is able to evoke a mood of calm, elegance and restrained sensuality. The work bears witness to his ongoing fascination with the relationship between artist and model, a recurring motif that gives his oeuvre personal and psychological depth.
Dimensions: 34 x 50 cm
Dimensions with frame: 56 x 70 cm
Viewing is, of course, possible. In addition we have our own in-house framing workshop, celebrating its 85th anniversary year. Furthermore we make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to use this service we would of course be happy to hear from you.

