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his vibrant and expressive oil on canvas by French artist Jean Navarre is titled Danseuse Portugaise (Portuguese Dancer). The work features a central female figure in traditional festive attire, captured in a moment of spirited movement. Navarre employs a rich, warm palette dominated by fiery reds, oranges, and golds, with thick, impasto-like brushstrokes that lend a visceral energy to the composition. The dancer's white blouse and patterned skirt stand out against the heated, abstract background, creating a sense of heat and rhythmic motion. The reverse of the canvas is hand-inscribed with the title and the artist's name in bold red lettering. Jean Navarre was known for his lively figurative works and ability to capture cultural character through a modern, painterly lens.

Dimensions

H: 18 in W: 14 in

Condition Report

The oil painting is in good original condition. The paint surface is stable with well-preserved impasto and no significant cracking or loss. The canvas is properly tensioned on its original wooden stretcher. It is housed in an elegant gold-toned frame with a velvet-lined inset, showing minor signs of age-related wear and light scuffing to the outer edges.

Jean Navarre, French Artist, Oil on Canvas, Danseuse Portugaise, Portuguese Dancer, Figurative Painting, Impasto, European Art, Mid-Century Art, Original Painting