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Nude in French Interior - original extra large oil painting by Paula Craioveanu

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Paula Craioveanu
Nude in French Interior - original extra large oil painting by Paula Craioveanu
2022

About the Item

"Nude in French interior", in a classical room lighted from one side. Part of my Nude in interior series. Nude placed in a French palace, a sober classical interior in contrast with the modern relaxed attitude of the main character. Size is 150x150cm / 59x59in, oil on canvas. Painting was part of solo show "Nude in Interior". Shipped rolled in a tube for faster and less expensive shipping. "Nude in French Interior" captures a striking combination of classical themes and contemporary expression, with a clear focus on the human form, space, and emotional atmosphere. The central figure, posed seated on a table, exudes a sense of quiet contemplation or introspection. The angularity and slightly exaggerated proportions of the figure create a heightened emotional impact, drawing attention to the subject's pose rather than detailed anatomy. The composition leads the eye naturally from the figure to the architectural elements in the background—there’s a dynamic contrast between the smooth lines of the human body and the more rigid, geometric forms of the furniture and architectural features. Warm earthy tones dominate the piece, with reds, golds, and ochres blending beautifully to create a sense of warmth and intimacy. These tones contrast with the cooler blues and whites that suggest natural light streaming in through the window. The play of light and shadow is particularly striking. The light gives the figure a glowing, almost sculptural quality, reminiscent of Renaissance chiaroscuro techniques. The brushwork is visibly expressive, with some areas of thick paint (impasto) and dynamic strokes, particularly around the figure and the floor tiles. This technique adds energy and movement to the otherwise calm scene, emphasizing the emotional weight of the figure. The drips of paint in parts of the image suggest a modernist touch—inviting the viewer to acknowledge the process of creation itself, perhaps indicating the fragility of the moment or a deeper reflection on the impermanence of time. The background suggests a classical, almost timeless setting, with the bust on the pedestal referencing traditional sculpture, alluding to the art of antiquity. This classical reference contrasts with the contemporary approach to the human figure, blurring the line between the past and present. The checkerboard floor design is a powerful visual element, creating a sense of order and structure, while simultaneously providing a bold contrast to the fluidity of the human form and the environment. The combination of classical elements with modern, expressive techniques may be interpreted as a commentary on the relationship between tradition and modernity. The pose of the woman suggests a timelessness of human experience, evoking the tradition of nude portraiture, while the painterly style brings a fresh, almost abstract sensibility to the piece. The isolated pose of the figure may suggest solitude, introspection, or even vulnerability. The softness of the human figure contrasts with the harder, more defined features of the room and objects, potentially representing a tension between the personal and the world around us. The painting draws inspiration from the European tradition of figurative painting, particularly in the way it focuses on a subject within an intimate, almost domestic setting. The classical bust hints at the influence of Neoclassicism or Renaissance ideals, but the expressive, vibrant brushstrokes suggest a more modern approach. This could be seen as an exploration of the human figure in space, echoing the legacy of artists from the 19th and 20th centuries who challenged realism with abstraction and emotional intensity. This artwork feels like a fusion of old and new, a timeless exploration of the human figure that invites both emotional and intellectual engagement. The warm color palette, expressive brushwork, and classical references make it a striking piece that provokes thought about our relationship with history, beauty, and the human condition. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes, in a reversal of the male-artist/female-muse pattern, validate the feminine experience, defining myself through it. I was interested in how one experiences the body in a sensual form, and later focused on my own body, as I experience it myself, looking into the mirror and reconnecting. My work challenges the tradition of the nude by capturing my point of view, the gaze of a female painter, by using photography, drawings, sketches, and painting on canvas, for, both physical and psychological exploration. My art tries to create a visual language for emotion, beauty, feelings of intimacy and in the same time autonomy, captured with paint and vivid colors. My intense interest in colour and the gestures of the brush strokes are the means I see and convey the subjects in space, as living, passionate beings." Paula Craioveanu Biography: Paula Craioveanu is a Romanian artist, born in 1976. She grew up surrounded by art and inspiration, in a family of artists. Trained in Bucharest and New York as an architect and painter. Holds a degree in Architecture and a PhD in Visual Arts. Presently working as a full-time artist. At the age of 16, Paula Craioveanu moved to New York, where she came in contact with New York’s vibrant art scene, she graduated from high school and then studied at Parsons School of Design. Then she moved back to Romania where she studied for the next 6 years at the Architecture University in Bucharest and graduated with a degree in Architecture in 2000. In 2013 she earned a Ph.D in Visual Arts at the University of Arts in Bucharest with the theme “Geometry of Space in 17th century Dutch painting”. After this, she dedicated her full time to art, and showed her talent to the art world. Paula Craioveanu works in acrylic and oil paints, but also pen and ink or tempera works on paper. She regularly participates in shows and exhibitions in galleries along the East and West Coast of the United States, like bG Gallery Santa Monica, Dacia Gallery and Perseus Gallery in New York. Paula Craioveanu’s work is featured on the two most exclusive online art marketplaces, 1stDibs and Artsy. Over the course of 20 years, Paula Craioveanu has created several painting series: “Abstract”, “Interiors”, “Nude in Interior”, “NeoMythology”. Paula Craioveanu’s work has been placed in private collection around the world, both in Europe and in the United States. Today, Paula Craioveanu has set up studios and works in Bucharest and New York. Find original Paula Craioveanu paintings, works on paper and other art on 1stDibs. Next: Works on display - December 2024, Context Art Miami.

Creator:
Paula Craioveanu (1976, Romanian)
Creation Year:
2022
Dimensions:
Height: 59.06 in (150 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Forest Hills, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: Romanian-American artist. PhD in Visual Arts.1stDibs: LU2240211461112

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