Nathan Gutman (1914 Warsaw – 1990 Paris), Female Nude, oil on cardboard, Paris (?)
3700,00 zł
The painting depicts a nude woman in a semi-recumbent position on a bed or sofa; she supports her body with one hand and holds the other behind her head. The figure of the model, the piece of furniture and a small picture in the upper left corner (with a vase of flowers) were painted with a black outline, contrasting with a multicolored background composed of saturated patches of color in various shades of red, yellow, blue and green. The intense color palette clearly refers to the aesthetics of fauvism. The lower left corner bears Gutman’s signature. All framed in a contemporary frame.
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Historical context
The painting was probably created after Nathan Gutman emigrated to Paris, where the artist encountered the vibrant tradition of French modernism.
Collector's value
Gutman's works depicting the nude are among the exceptions, so this representation is of particular value to collectors. Its attractiveness is enhanced by the expressive color scheme, which is close to the aesthetics of Fauvism, and the way the figure is depicted, making the painting stand out from the artist's other works.
Aesthetic qualities
The painting attracts attention with an intense color palette juxtaposed with clear contours emphasizing the shapes of figures and interior elements. The combination of straight lines with saturated colors creates a clear and striking composition.
This painting is best suited to modern, eclectic and minimalist interiors, where it acts as a distinctive artistic accent. It goes well with simple forms, neutral walls, natural wood and contemporary furniture, adding character and light creative freedom. It will also work well in spaces with a more gallery or loft atmosphere, where a strong, single eye-catching element is important.
Biography
Nathan Gutman was born in Warsaw in 1914. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (1929-1933). After graduation, he worked briefly in Russia, exhibiting at the Museum of the Revolution in Minsk, among other places. After World War II, he returned to Warsaw, but soon emigrated to Paris, where he continued his work. Gutman died in 1990. He painted colorful, expressive scenes of Jewish life - everyday life, rituals, traditions. The largest collection of his works is today in the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.
- Nathan Gutman was born in Warsaw in 1914
- Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw from 1929 to 1933
- After his studies, he worked in Russia and exhibited at the Museum of the Revolution in Minsk
- After World War II, he returned to Warsaw
- He then emigrated to Paris, where he continued his work
- He painted mainly colorful, expressive scenes of Jewish life
- He died in 1990
| Weight | 1,55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 60 × 40 cm |
| Type |
Oil painting |
| Form |
Female nude |
| Kolorystyka |
Black ,Blue ,Green ,Red ,Yellow |
| Technika |
Oil on cardboard |
| Era |
20th century ,Modernism |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
France ,Poland |
| Autor |
Nathan Gutman (1914-1990) |
| State of preservation |
Very good |
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