Discover a captivating piece of post-WWII European history with this original French oil painting on canvas. Discovered in France, this intimate cabinet-sized portrait depicts a young blonde girl rendered in a rich, textured expressionist style.
The front of the canvas features loose, confident brushwork with an earthy palette of deep reds, muted greens, and soft ochres. The true magic of this piece, however, is documented on its reverse. Handwritten French inscriptions on the original wooden stretcher bars reveal the identity of the sitter: "Nicole Beaufrère, 5 ans 1/2" (5 and a half years old), painted "à la maison d'enfants" (at the children's home).
Signed and dated by the mid-century artist B. Wolf, this poignant piece offers a soulful window into the post-war French School era. Unframed and full of character, it is perfect for collectors of Outsider art, gallery walls, or rustic European decor.
Product Features & Specifications:
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Era: Mid-Century Modern / Post-WWII (Dated 1948)
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Origin: France / French School
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Artist: B. Wolf (Indistinctly signed lower right; signed/dated on reverse)
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Subject: Nicole Beaufrère (Age 5.5 at a French children's home)
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Medium: Original Oil on Canvas
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Dimensions: 6.25" W x 8.75" H (Approx. 16 cm x 22 cm)
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Features a beautifully weathered texture, tight canvas weave, and natural aging on the original mortise-and-tenon wood stretcher bars. Displays a faint partial manufacturer's stencil stamp on the bottom bar.
- Presentation: Sold unframed as found. Equipped with a vintage top metal ring for immediate hanging.
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