A bold and expressive oil-on-canvas nude study, this striking work is dated 1970 and signed in the lower left. The artist's name remains uncertain—both the front signature and the handwritten inscription on the reverse are difficult to decipher—though the previous owner indicated the painter was Italian, possibly with a name resembling E. Roh…i. The back of the canvas bears a second handwritten signature along with the date "70", confirming its period.
The composition features a reclining female figure rendered in a vivid orange palette, her body simplified into sculptural, curving forms that evoke a post‑Cubist sensibility. The figure's smooth, warm tones contrast powerfully with the richly textured background, built from bold blocks of red, green, yellow, and blue. The interplay of thick impasto, geometric color fields, and organic contours gives the painting a dynamic, modernist presence.
Recently reframed, the artwork is now presented in an elegant double‑frame structure, combining bleached wood with a sleek black outer frame. This contemporary framing enhances the vibrancy of the colors and adds a refined architectural edge to the composition. The final images show the painting prior to framing.
A visually arresting and decorative piece, this 1970 nude study stands out for its confident use of color, expressive form, and strong modernist character.
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About the signature:
The handwritten inscription on the back appears to read "E. Rohneri 70" or "E. Rohnerci 70." The handwriting is stylized, so the exact spelling is uncertain, but it is clearly an E. R‑‑‑ name followed by the date. Without additional provenance, it is not possible to confirm the artist's identity, but the inscription does support the Italian attribution.