Vintage (1950s) Original Art : Grisaille Oil Painting Study of a Classical Plaster Female Bust on Canvas Board by Anonymous Artist.
Likely created by an art student or artist practicing foundational form and light rendering through direct observation. Traditional plaster cast of a young woman's head and shoulders. These three-dimensional models are standard. Artist has utilized a loose monochromatic or near-monochromatic color scheme - dominated by grey, white, and raw umber undertones - resembling a traditional grisaille technique.
Some loss to bottom corner of painting. Corner Bumping. Found in as-is condition in Pennsylvania. John Wanamaker Board. These three-dimensional models are standard instructional tools in traditional art academies and ateliers, used to help artists master complex anatomy without the variable distraction of color or skin tone. Designed to isolate values - distribution of light and shadow, across the structural features of the face and hair. Unsigned.
Measurements : 16" x 12"
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Vintage (1950s) Original Art : Grisaille Oil Painting Study of a Classical Plaster Female Bust on Canvas Board by Anonymous Artist.
Likely created by an art student or artist practicing foundational form and light rendering through direct observation. Traditional plaster cast of a young woman's head and shoulders. These three-dimensional models are standard. Artist has utilized a loose monochromatic or near-monochromatic color scheme - dominated by grey, white, and raw umber undertones - resembling a traditional grisaille technique.
Some loss to bottom corner of painting. Corner Bumping. Found in as-is condition in Pennsylvania. John Wanamaker Board. These three-dimensional models are standard instructional tools in traditional art academies and ateliers, used to help artists master complex anatomy without the variable distraction of color or skin tone. Designed to isolate values - distribution of light and shadow, across the structural features of the face and hair. Unsigned.
Measurements : 16" x 12"
Price Includes Shipping.
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