'Portrait of Nude Redhead' by Louise-Jeanne Cottard-Fossey (Circa 1940s)

'Portrait of Nude Redhead', oil on canvas, circa 1940s, by Louise-Jeanne Cottard-Fossey (1902 - 1983). A young, red-headed woman poses for the artist. Her shyness is apparent. Demure, reserved and somewhat uncomfortable as the centre of attention, the blush in her cheeks conveys what she won't with her words. Her reservation, be that as it may, is eclipsed by her vibrant thicket of russet hair. It is that contrast which the artist so beautifully captures. In excellent vintage condition, framed and signed: 'Cottard-Fossey'. A short video clip of this work can be provided upon request.

About the Artist: Louise-Jeanne Cottard-Fossey, (1902 - 1983), born in Le Havre, France and studied at the University of Beaux Arts in Le Havre and subsequently at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Cottard-Fossey was also a student of well known French artist, Othon Friesz, himself a lifelong friend of Raoul Dufy and several French Fauvists. Cottard-Fossey's paintings currently hang in the Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris and its equivalent in Le Havre.

Dimensions with frame:

H  74 cm

W  55.5 cm

Dimensions without frame:

H  53 cm

W  36.5 cm