École néo-expressionniste contemporaine (XX) - Femme en bleu - NO RESERVE
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Femme en bleu is an original oil-on-canvas neo-expressionist figurative painting from Spain, created in 1990–2000, measuring 55 cm high by 74 cm wide and unsigned, sold by Galería.
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Female in Blue
Oil on canvas. No frame.
An interesting work of contemporary neo-expressionist figuration, executed in oil on canvas, in which the female figure becomes a vehicle for a painting markedly emotional, built through color, formal simplification, and a deliberately unbalanced composition.
The work depicts a woman lying down, dressed in blue, who rests her head on one arm while directing her gaze toward the viewer. The posture conveys a sense of introspection and stillness, reinforced by a serious and contained expression.
One of the most striking aspects of the painting is its powerful chromatic treatment. The artist deliberately abandons naturalistic color: the face and legs are built with intense reds, oranges, and dark shadows, while the dress unfolds through a wide range of blues, turquoises, and purples. This opposition between warm and cool colors gives the composition considerable visual strength.
The facture is free and expressive, with clearly perceptible brushstrokes and a figure built more from large color masses than from academic drawing. The face appears synthesized through strong contrasts of light and shadow, deliberately moving away from conventional representation to enhance its psychological content.
Particularly interesting is the composition. The figure concentrates mainly on the left half of the canvas, while a broad pale surface remains practically empty on the right. This device creates visual tension and emphasizes the protagonist’s sense of isolation. The horizontal orientation of the support and the reclining figure is balanced by the dark verticals situated on the far left.
Stylistically, the work can be related to figurative neo-expressionism and the currents of renewal of figurative painting developed during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The conscious deformation of the anatomy, the chromatic intensity, the simplification of space, and the predominance of expression over naturalistic representation are elements characteristic of this trend.
A painting of notable decorative presence, in which the deep blue of the dress and the intense reds of the figure contrast with the broad light background, producing a contemporary, direct image with considerable visual impact.
The work is presented unframed, as shown in the photographs.
The condition of preservation should be assessed from the provided images, which form an integral part of the description. The work will be carefully packaged using appropriate materials to guarantee the maximum possible protection during transport.
IMPORTANT: shipments destined for islands, outermost regions, or destinations subject to customs procedures may incur additional transport, handling, and/or customs costs, which will be borne by the purchaser.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
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Translated by Google TranslateFemale in Blue
Oil on canvas. No frame.
An interesting work of contemporary neo-expressionist figuration, executed in oil on canvas, in which the female figure becomes a vehicle for a painting markedly emotional, built through color, formal simplification, and a deliberately unbalanced composition.
The work depicts a woman lying down, dressed in blue, who rests her head on one arm while directing her gaze toward the viewer. The posture conveys a sense of introspection and stillness, reinforced by a serious and contained expression.
One of the most striking aspects of the painting is its powerful chromatic treatment. The artist deliberately abandons naturalistic color: the face and legs are built with intense reds, oranges, and dark shadows, while the dress unfolds through a wide range of blues, turquoises, and purples. This opposition between warm and cool colors gives the composition considerable visual strength.
The facture is free and expressive, with clearly perceptible brushstrokes and a figure built more from large color masses than from academic drawing. The face appears synthesized through strong contrasts of light and shadow, deliberately moving away from conventional representation to enhance its psychological content.
Particularly interesting is the composition. The figure concentrates mainly on the left half of the canvas, while a broad pale surface remains practically empty on the right. This device creates visual tension and emphasizes the protagonist’s sense of isolation. The horizontal orientation of the support and the reclining figure is balanced by the dark verticals situated on the far left.
Stylistically, the work can be related to figurative neo-expressionism and the currents of renewal of figurative painting developed during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The conscious deformation of the anatomy, the chromatic intensity, the simplification of space, and the predominance of expression over naturalistic representation are elements characteristic of this trend.
A painting of notable decorative presence, in which the deep blue of the dress and the intense reds of the figure contrast with the broad light background, producing a contemporary, direct image with considerable visual impact.
The work is presented unframed, as shown in the photographs.
The condition of preservation should be assessed from the provided images, which form an integral part of the description. The work will be carefully packaged using appropriate materials to guarantee the maximum possible protection during transport.
IMPORTANT: shipments destined for islands, outermost regions, or destinations subject to customs procedures may incur additional transport, handling, and/or customs costs, which will be borne by the purchaser.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Artist
École néo-expressionniste contemporaine (XX)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Femme en bleu - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 cm
Width
74 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
1990-2000
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