The Seamstress
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A tender and expressive mid-century figurative scene, painted in oil onto canvas.
The painting depicts a woman seated on a wooden chair, bent gently over her sewing, with a classic black sewing machine resting on a sturdy wooden table before her. Her posture conveys concentration and routine – an everyday ritual rendered with warmth and familiarity.
The style is expressive and loose. Forms are suggested rather than defined, allowing the viewer’s eye to fill in the narrative. Soft, hazy outlines and impressionistic strokes give the composition a spontaneous, lived-in quality.
The colour palette is warm and muted: blush pinks in the woman’s blouse, soft greys and taupes in her skirt, browns and light neutrals in the surrounding interior. Hints of red in her shoes and subtle greens and yellows in the background bring gentle vibrancy to the scene.
Brushstrokes are confident and gestural – broad sweeps for the furniture, short textured strokes for fabric and hair, and looser scumbles to build the diffused light of the room. Together, they create a beautifully atmospheric study of everyday work, captured with grace and sensitivity.
This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 41.5 x 33 cm (including frame)
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| Dimensions: | 41.5 x 33 cm (including frame) |
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| Medium: | Oil on canvas |
| Framing: | Frame as seen in photos is included. |
| Shipping: | Free shipping to Europe, UK and Singapore. International shipping available (add item to cart to view shipping cost based on destination). If you are interested in more than one painting, contact us for a combined shipping quote. |
