Standing Female Nude from Behind
Work on paper; likely a color monotype or enhanced lithograph • Manner of Pierre Bonnard or Jean Edouard Vuillard (signed lower right 'Flamm' or similar unattributed signature)
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Les Nabis influence with an Intimist approach
Medium & Technique
Monotype or lithography with hand-coloring in pastel or oil crayon; utilizes soft edges and atmospheric layering typical of late-career intimacy
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (circa 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Small-scale vertical portrait format; estimated image size 15 x 10 cm within a larger conservation mount
Subject Description
A back-view study of a standing nude female figure positioned against a structural horizontal element, possibly beside a bath or window. The palette focuses on cool blues and muted earth tones, emphasizing light and atmosphere over anatomical precision.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface texture suggests possible moisture exposure or paper waviness (cockling)
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; features a modern gallery-style matting and frame. Signed lower right in a cursive hand, though the specific artist 'Flamm' is not a major recognized master.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-century Intimism, showing the enduring influence of the Nabis movement and the focus on domestic, private female spaces typical of early 20th-century French modernists.
Notable Features
Distinctive cursive signature in the lower right; the technique bridges the gap between printmaking and drawing, creating a unique, painterly surface texture.
Condition Issues
Notable paper cockling (buckling), slight yellowing of the paper support, and minor fading of the blue pigments due to likely light exposure.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional reframing with UV-protective museum glass and acid-free archival backing to prevent further paper degradation and pigment loss.