Items Similar to 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting of a Young Woman in Pensive Thought
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Bernadette Kelly20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting of a Young Woman in Pensive Thought
$601.17
$751.4620% Off
£440
£55020% Off
€516.78
€645.9820% Off
CA$835.20
CA$1,04420% Off
A$898.38
A$1,122.9720% Off
CHF 480.12
CHF 600.1520% Off
MX$10,589.34
MX$13,236.6720% Off
NOK 6,053.19
NOK 7,566.4920% Off
SEK 5,533.77
SEK 6,917.2120% Off
DKK 3,861.23
DKK 4,826.5420% Off
About the Item
Young Woman in Thought
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting size: 11.25 inches (height) x 9.5 inches (width)
Condition: overall good and sound
Provenance: all the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from their estate in Paris, France.
Description:
This intimate oil painting by French artist Bernadette Kelly presents a striking portrait of a young woman, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation. Rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes, her gaze is distant, and her softly sculpted features are bathed in warm, earthy tones. The contrast between the smooth planes of her skin and the textured application of paint in her hair and background adds depth and movement to the composition.
Kelly’s impressionistic approach lends an emotional intensity to the portrait, with subtle shifts in light and shadow enhancing the subject’s introspective expression. The subdued color palette, dominated by warm browns, soft blues, and neutral tones, further emphasizes the painting’s timeless and contemplative mood.
This evocative oil painting would be an excellent addition to any collection of European portraiture, particularly for those drawn to expressive and emotionally rich depictions of the human face in modern impressionist works.
- Creator:Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315977652
Bernadette Kelly
Bernadette Kelly was born in Bousquet d'Orb, Hérault in 1933. She studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Paris, from 1953 to 1956 as well as in the workshop of the famous artist, Marcel Gromaire. She went on to teach drawing at Yves Hersent's preparatory course for seven years, then devoted herself entirely to her work in painting and engraving from 1965.
Numerous exhibitions: Galerie Le Bateau Lavoir, Paris, Galerie Nadine Granier, Albi and others.
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1989
1stDibs seller since 2016
5,099 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Cirencester, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View All20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Woman in Pensive Thought
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman
by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century
11 x 9 inches
oil on canvas, unframed
condition: very good and ready to enjoy
provenance: from a private collect...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern French Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman Expressive Figurative Study
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Modern French Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman Expressive Figurative Study
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on canvas board, unframed
Paintin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait Sketch of a Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Seated Woman in Thoughtful Mood
by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century
13 x 9 inches
oil on canvas, unframed
condition: very good and ready to enjoy
provenance: from a pri...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Young Woman in Beige 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woman in Beige
by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 29 x 20 inches
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Portrait of Woman in Pensive Thought
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman/ double sided image
French, circa 1930's, unsigned
oil on board, unframed
Board : 13.5 x 11 inches
Double sided
Provenance: private collection, France
Condition: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Pensive Lady
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
You May Also Like
Bernadette Kelly (b.1933) - 20th Century Oil, Girl in Profile
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of a young girl captured in profile. Unsigned. On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bernadette Kelly (b.1933) - 20th Century Oil, A Serious Look
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Figurative Painting of woman
s portrait "In her thoughts"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“In Her Thoughts” is a powerful contemporary abstract figurative painting and an essential piece in Natalya’s ongoing series dedicated to Women—a body of work she has been developing...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
1950
s Mid Century modern English oil portrait of a woman seated in an interior
Located in Woodbury, CT
1950's Mid Century modern English oil portrait of a woman seated in an interior
The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during the 1950s-1960s
Great use of color and abstract brush strokes...
Category
1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
A Charming 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman in a Red Sweater by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Artwork size: 8 x 6 inches, oil on Masonite (Framed siz...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
An Introspective, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait "Head of a Young Girl"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
An Introspective, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait "Head of a Young Girl" by Noted Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Artwork size: 15 x 12 1/2 inches (Framed size: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
More Ways To Browse
Young Woman Oil Painting
San Gimignano
Saturday Evening Post Artist
Scheiber Hugo
Simons Marcel
Solimena Francesco
Syrian Paintings
Teddy Bear Painting
The Flagellation
Vintage Flamenco Dancer Painting
William Boyer
Woman Painted Chair
Zodiac Painting
Abstract Figurative Expressionism Paintings
Antique Paintings Peter Paul Rubens
Arlequin Painting
Bistro Painting
Carol Marine