{"product_id":"a-good-british-school-oil-on-canvas-male-nude-study-dated-to-1936","title":"A Good British School Oil on Canvas; Male Nude Study Dated to 1936","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: Early\/Mid Twentieth Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: c.1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Height: 16 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Width: 14 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unframed oil on canvas in the classical style depicting the head and upper torso of a nude male the subject with a downcast gaze, dated '36 for 1936 and indistinctly signed with a monogram (MD?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn entirely untouched and original condition the canvas does have one flaw, which is, a surface gauge mark running to the lower part but it doesn't detract from the whole in a major way. The picture has not been cleaned or restored in any way and as such is decorative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe palette used here is unusual, being made of entirely of a spectrum of greens, browns and yellows, giving the picture an earthy feel. The angular brush strokes are reminiscent of the art deco period which is when the picture was painted. The use of shadow is especially important here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn immediately striking, well-painted portrait.","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562578538776,"sku":"maletorsostudy","price":420.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/nm361.jpg?v=1787571835","url":"https:\/\/doeandhope.shop\/products\/a-good-british-school-oil-on-canvas-male-nude-study-dated-to-1936","provider":"doeandhope.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}