Lot 29: A Pair of Limited Edition Prints by the...
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A Pair of Limited Edition Prints by the American Artist Francis Kelly, Early 20th Century.
A striking pair of early 20th century limited edition prints by the American artist Francis Kelly, titled “Evening” and “Morning.” Each composition depicts a standing female nude rendered in dramatic chiaroscuro against a dark ground, the form modelled through subtle tonal gradations and sculptural lighting.
The figures are shown in complementary poses, one partially turned in soft profile and the other viewed from the rear, both conveying a quiet, contemplative mood. The artist employs strong contrasts of light and shadow to emphasise anatomical form and movement, creating a refined, almost classical presence within a modernist sensibility.
Both works are signed by the artist and numbered in limited editions (50), presented within mounted frames.
Approximately 71 x 48cm
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