Seated Female Nude (Effluves d'Été)
1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Seated Female Nude (Effluves d'Été) is a 1909 oil by Abel-Dominique Boyé, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
This painting features a female nude figure seated on a rock, surrounded by lush greenery. Her left arm rests on her head, while her right arm is placed on her lap. The subject is depicted in a natural setting, with a body of water visible in the background. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's skin and the surrounding foliage. The overall effect is one of serenity and contemplation. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the art of glazing.
Abel-Dominique Boyé (6 May 1864 – 1934) was a French painter. He was born in Marmande, France. He studied under Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant. In 1930, Boyé was awarded the Légion d'Honneur.
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