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Seated Nude Study – Pastel On Paper By J. Torrabadell

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1703

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  • £550.00
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  • $744 US Dollar

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Description
A captivating study in softness and serenity, this 1974 pastel by J. Torrabadell depicts a contemplative nude woman seated on a rose-velvet stool, delicately holding a white towel. Rendered in gentle, almost translucent strokes, the figure’s posture conveys quiet introspection, inviting the viewer into a moment of calm intimacy. The artist’s delicate touch and mastery of light imbue the scene with a dreamlike quality, enhancing the natural elegance of the sitter’s form.

The subtle palette — blushes, muted earth tones, and soft highlights — harmonizes beautifully with contemporary or classical interiors, making this a refined choice for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or elegant salons. A work that speaks to the timeless tradition of life drawing, it evokes the poetic realism of early 20th-century ateliers while maintaining a distinctive warmth and modern restraint.

This piece is signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner and housed in its original mid-century giltwood frame, which adds understated luxury and vintage charm.

Subject
Portrait / Figurative Nude

Movement
Post-Impressionism / Academic Realism

Artist Influence
Inspired by the gentle realism of Edgar Degas, the pastel handling of Mary Cassatt, and the disciplined intimacy of early 20th-century European academic life drawing.

Artist
J. Torrabadell – Spanish artist active mid-20th century, known for elegant figure studies and subtle tonal mastery.

Medium
Pastel on paper

Frame Condition
Original mid-century giltwood frame in good vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age. Chip under the bottom part of the frame. Back edge.

Artist Details
Though not widely known internationally, J. Torrabadell was active in Spain in the 1970s and specialized in figurative pastels. His work reflects a strong foundation in academic technique with a soft, emotive sensibility. His nudes often balance classical composition with a contemporary quietude, making his pieces increasingly appreciated by collectors of understated yet evocative works.

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Item Info

Seller Location

Surrey, Surrey

Item Dimensions

H: 76cm W: 56cm

Period

1920 to 1949

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Surrey, Surrey

Item Location

United Kingdom

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+44 (0)1748 220001

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