Vintage oil painting of a reclining nude by French artist Léon Laurent Galand.  This gem of an oil painting on thick board sits within a pretty and complimentary vintage frame.  A tasteful composition, the nude reclines gracefully with her head resting on her arms.  The only thing she wears is her copper coloured hair!  The artist has used elements of light to illustrate the tones of flesh against a dark background with the paint effectively applied both by palette knife and brush.
MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING:
Medium: Oil on board
Overall size: 13.5ins x 22ins or 34.5cms x 56cms (approx size including frame)
Date: 1936
Signed: Galand, Léon Laurent (1872 - 1960)
Painter, illustrator. Figure compositions, figures, nudes, portraits.
Léon Galand was awarded a bursary by the town of Montpellier and studied under E. Michel, Delauney, G. Moreau, Cormon and Blanc. He exhibited regularly in Paris at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he became a member in 1904. He received numerous awards, including: second prize in the Prix de Rome; a commendation in 1903 at the Salon des Artistes Français; a bronze medal in 1909; and a gold medal. He was decorated by the Légion d'Honneur.
Galand is known for his portraits and nudes. He also illustrated Aline, Reine de Golconde.
Museum and Gallery Holdings
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Condition:  This painting is in good condition overall, however it is not without imperfections, particularly around the periphery.  The frame has missing moulding, particularly at the top corners.  Overall its a beautiful, visual and tasteful piece.