Nu Assis

Seated Nude Study on Board

8.5 x 6 3/8”

An intimate vintage figure study painted in oil on board, capturing a seated nude in a quiet, introspective moment. The composition is warm and softly hued, with terracotta, cream, and celadon tones that echo throughout the background textiles and vase of calla lilies. The subject’s downward gaze and gentle posture lend the piece a sense of calm and privacy—an unguarded moment preserved in paint.

Style it on a bookshelf, layered into a gallery wall, or propped on a bedroom dresser. Its raw edges, unframed presentation, and visible brushwork give it an earthy, soulful presence—equally suited to romantic interiors or more minimal, collected spaces.

Likely dating to the early-to-mid 20th century, this study may have been painted in an atelier or informal studio setting. These small-scale figure works were often created as exercises in form, but over time they take on lives of their own—reminders of the quiet beauty found in observation. This piece had been previously framed showing it was valued by its former collector.