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Fauve Grooming Scene, Woman Washing Herself, Circa 1920 French Female Nude Oil on Paper Painting
Skippings Fine Arts
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Fauve Grooming Scene, Woman Washing Herself, Circa 1920 French Female Nude Oil on Paper Painting

1900 - 1920
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A lovely and serene scene of a woman washing herself, painted fauve style, with audacious pinks, purples and yellows. The name les fauves (‘the wild beasts’) was coined by the critic Louis Vauxcelles when he saw the work of Henri Matisse and André Derain in an exhibition, the salon d’automne in Paris, in 1905. The paintings Derain and Matisse exhibited were the result of a summer spent working together in Collioure in the South of France and were made using bold, non-naturalistic colours (often applied directly from the tube), and wild loose dabs of paint.

Dating from circa 1915-20, our gentle female nude is is French in origin, and quite possibly a preparatory study for a larger work. Measuring 49 x 34 cm at sight, with a little wear and tear around the edges, the oil on paper is framed with a paper mount. To facilitate shipping, I have left the frame unglazed. The overall framed size is 58 x 72 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Female Nude Painting to the 1920s.

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SA909294
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A lovely and serene scene of a woman washing herself, painted fauve style, with audacious pinks, purples and yellows.
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The name les fauves (‘the wild beasts’) was coined by the critic Louis Vauxcelles when he saw the work of Henri Matisse and André Derain in an exhibition, the salon d’automne in Paris, in 1905.
Skippings Fine Arts

The paintings Derain and Matisse exhibited were the result of a summer spent working together in Collioure in the South of France and were made using bold, non-naturalistic colours (often applied directly from the tube), and wild loose dabs of paint.

fig 1. A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents.
fig 1. Fauve Grooming Scene, Woman Washing Herself, Circa 1920 French Female Nude Oil on Paper Painting

Dating from circa 1915-20, our gentle female nude is is French in origin, and quite possibly a preparatory study for a larger work. Measuring 49 x 34 cm at sight, with a little wear and tear around the edges, the oil on paper is framed with a paper mount. To facilitate shipping, I have left the frame unglazed. The overall framed size is 58 x 72 cm.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Female Nude Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA909294
Skippings Fine Arts
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Archive I A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents.

Fauve Grooming Scene, Woman Washing Herself, Circa 1920 French Female Nude Oil on Paper Painting

Archive II A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View II
Archive III A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View III
Archive IV A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View IV
Archive V A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View V
Archive VI A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View VI
Archive VII A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View VII
Archive VIII A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View VIII
Archive IX A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents. View IX
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A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents.
Fauve grooming scene, woman washing herself, circa 1920 French female nude oil on paper painting
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A full-length oil painting on paper depicting a standing female nude figure framed by white drapes against a background of blue, purple, and yellow accents.
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Early 20th-century Fauvist and Expressionist figure paintings emphasised vivid colour palettes, visible brushstrokes, and simplified form over strict realistic representation. These movements prioritised emotional expression and personal interpretation, often visualising intimate everyday subjects such as grooming scenes.

Artists frequently applied oil-based pigments onto heavy paper stock or board, sometimes pre-treated with a gesso or sizing layer to prevent oil absorption. Heavy impasto techniques involved applying paint thickly with brushes or palette knives, creating pronounced surface texture.

Genuine period pieces typically display age-consistent surface wear, natural craquelure in heavy paint layers, and period-appropriate backing materials. Scientific analysis of pigment composition and paper fibre structure can also confirm early 20th-century origin.

Modern interior designers often display vintage figurative oil paintings as focal points in gallery walls, above sideboards, or in dressing areas. Framing the artwork in a minimal modern tray frame or a classic gilded moulding allows it to bridge contemporary and classic decor schemes seamlessly.

Oil paintings on paper should be framed behind UV-filtering protective glass with a mat or spacers to prevent direct glass contact with the paint surface. Keep artwork away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources, and consult a professional conservator for surface dusting or restoration.
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