École néo-expressionniste française (XX) - Le regard oriental - NO RESERVE
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Oil on canvas by a contemporary French Neo-Expressionist school, titled Le regard oriental - NO RESERVE, measuring 80 cm high by 60 cm wide and signed with a monogram in the lower right; depicting an oriental-inspired female figure in a vivid, decorative composition.
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French neo-expressionist school – Oriental Lady – Oil on canvas
An attractive oil painting on canvas from a contemporary French school, executed in a neo-expressionist aesthetic with marked influences of Fauvism and decorative figure drawing inspired by oriental motifs.
The work represents an enigmatic female figure with stylized features, wrapped in a deep cobalt blue attire, ornamented with circular reddish motifs. Her face, in yellow and orange tones, features almond-shaped eyes and an introspective expression, while one of her hands, rendered in a luminous white, rests delicately beside the face.
The composition stands out for its extraordinary chromatic intensity, built from contrasts between electric blues, deep reds, golden yellows, and blacks. The energetic brushwork, pronounced outlines, and deliberate anatomical simplification give the figure a powerful visual presence.
Style and artistic influences
From a stylistic point of view, the painting is part of the neo-expressionist current, characterized by the revival of figuration, gestural freedom, and the use of color as a vehicle for emotional expression.
The work also shows clear affinities with French Fauvism, especially with the pictorial universe of Henri Matisse, both for its anti-naturalistic treatment of color and for the importance given to ornamental elements and to representations of women inspired by Oriental themes.
There are also certain connections with Kees van Dongen’s aesthetic, particularly in the stylization of facial features, the expressiveness of the gaze, and the use of intense chromatic contrasts.
The influence of Japonisme and decorative Orientalism is evident in the gathered hairstyle, clothing, and the figure’s arrangement, reinterpreted through a contemporary, free, and personal plastic language.
The result is a composition of great decorative strength that blends the tradition of French avant-gardes with a current neo-expressionist sensibility.
Characteristics of the work
Author: French school.
Era: contemporary.
Technique: oil on canvas.
Style: figurative neo-expressionism with Fauvist influences.
Theme: oriental-inspired female figure.
Signature: monogram visible in the lower right corner.
Presentation: unframed.
Shipping
The work will be carefully packaged and protected, using an appropriate packing system to ensure its safety during transport.
Any possible customs duties, import taxes, or additional charges corresponding to non-EU destinations, islands, and territories with special tax regimes shall be the buyer’s responsibility.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateFrench neo-expressionist school – Oriental Lady – Oil on canvas
An attractive oil painting on canvas from a contemporary French school, executed in a neo-expressionist aesthetic with marked influences of Fauvism and decorative figure drawing inspired by oriental motifs.
The work represents an enigmatic female figure with stylized features, wrapped in a deep cobalt blue attire, ornamented with circular reddish motifs. Her face, in yellow and orange tones, features almond-shaped eyes and an introspective expression, while one of her hands, rendered in a luminous white, rests delicately beside the face.
The composition stands out for its extraordinary chromatic intensity, built from contrasts between electric blues, deep reds, golden yellows, and blacks. The energetic brushwork, pronounced outlines, and deliberate anatomical simplification give the figure a powerful visual presence.
Style and artistic influences
From a stylistic point of view, the painting is part of the neo-expressionist current, characterized by the revival of figuration, gestural freedom, and the use of color as a vehicle for emotional expression.
The work also shows clear affinities with French Fauvism, especially with the pictorial universe of Henri Matisse, both for its anti-naturalistic treatment of color and for the importance given to ornamental elements and to representations of women inspired by Oriental themes.
There are also certain connections with Kees van Dongen’s aesthetic, particularly in the stylization of facial features, the expressiveness of the gaze, and the use of intense chromatic contrasts.
The influence of Japonisme and decorative Orientalism is evident in the gathered hairstyle, clothing, and the figure’s arrangement, reinterpreted through a contemporary, free, and personal plastic language.
The result is a composition of great decorative strength that blends the tradition of French avant-gardes with a current neo-expressionist sensibility.
Characteristics of the work
Author: French school.
Era: contemporary.
Technique: oil on canvas.
Style: figurative neo-expressionism with Fauvist influences.
Theme: oriental-inspired female figure.
Signature: monogram visible in the lower right corner.
Presentation: unframed.
Shipping
The work will be carefully packaged and protected, using an appropriate packing system to ensure its safety during transport.
Any possible customs duties, import taxes, or additional charges corresponding to non-EU destinations, islands, and territories with special tax regimes shall be the buyer’s responsibility.
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 française (XX)
Title of artwork
Le regard oriental - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
1990-2000
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