Lady Reading

Catalog no.

0129

Year

1980

Subject

Nude

Media

Oil / Acrylic /
Oil on board

Size (H x W)

24 x 20 inches

Availability

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An example of high realism, particularly in the background. Aka 'After Matisse', the figure in the centre ground appears to live a life of liberty and enjoys cultural pleasures.

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