Kaia Mayer (1923-2005) - 20th Century Charcoal Drawing Expressive Female Nude

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Description

A delicate study of a female nude from the side, in charcoal and pastel, by the artist Kaia Mayer (1923-2005). Using two colours, the artist has produced a remarkable nude portrait with great form and depth. The expressive background enhances the dark outlines of the figure, and Mayer has a clear proficiency in portraying character through subtle details in the composition. Unsigned. On wove.

Condition

In very good condition overall. There is one small 1cm tear to the right edge, and the lower edge has some discolouration or possibly mount burn.

Size

68.7 x 50.3cm (27" x 19.8")
Sheet: 71.5 x 55.9cm (28.1" x 22")

Collection Information

From a collection of various works by the artist.

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Artist Biography

Born in Argentina to English and Danish parents in 1923, Kaia Mayer moved with her family to Vence, Southern France, in 1929 at the age of six. In 1943, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) moved to Vence, and after the pair met, Mayer became a model for the great artist.

In 1949, after meeting her husband in the same town, she moved to Highgate Hill in London and became an artist in her own right. She undertook art training at both the Byam School of Art and Central St Martin's, and for many years worked and studied at the Camden Institute. Her work is diverse and varied, in a range of mediums and styles.

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SKU pk940
Artist Kaia Mayer (1923-2005)
Date 20th Century
Dimensions 68.7 x 50.3cm
Medium Charcoal
Subject Nudes
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