Art | Geoffrey Underwood – Standing Female Nude in Studio (c. 1950)
£895.00
Description
A poised portrait of understated elegance, this standing female nude by British artist Geoffrey Underwood (1927–2000) captures both the serenity and raw immediacy of his mid‑century studies. Executed in the late 1940s to early 1950s, the figure is presented in stately repose within the quiet intimacy of a studio interior, richly textured surfaces, diffused natural light, and subtle tonalities underscore the artist’s acute facility with oil on canvas.
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Geoffrey Underwood – Standing Female Nude in Studio (c. 1950)
A poised portrait of understated elegance, this standing female nude by British artist Geoffrey Underwood (1927–2000) captures both the serenity and raw immediacy of his mid‑century studies. Executed in the late 1940s to early 1950s, the figure is presented in stately repose within the quiet intimacy of a studio interior, richly textured surfaces, diffused natural light, and subtle tonalities underscore the artist’s acute facility with oil on canvas.
The unframed canvas laid on panel (or board) invites as much appreciation for the artist’s spontaneous brushwork as for the sitter’s introspective purity. The composition’s restraint and compositional clarity speak to Underwood’s academic training, while the softly observed lighting and the sitter’s calm presence evoke a quiet modernism. Whether viewed as a standalone work or as part of a mid‑century British nude canon, this piece presents a refined aesthetic statement worthy of elevated interiors and discerning collections.
Condition Report
Good condition
Measurement
Height: 71 cm / 28 inches
Width 55 cm / 20.9 inches
Depth: 1 cm. / 0.2 inches
Weight: 1.7 k.g / 3.7 lbs
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