Bailarina Desnuda – Nude Dancer – E. Beltrán

Description
E. Beltrán captures the quiet poise of a resting dancer in this luminous pastel study, executed with a masterful command of tone and texture. The softly modeled figure, draped in a white cloth, emerges from a background of diffused blues and greens that evoke serenity and introspection. The artist’s delicate blending and fluid linework lend the subject both sculptural presence and ethereal grace. Subtle highlights on the skin contrast with the cool atmosphere, creating a composition balanced between realism and mood. Beltrán’s treatment of light and his refined handling of pastel convey an intimate, contemplative beauty typical of 20th-century Spanish figurative art, making this a captivating example of classical sensitivity expressed through modern means.

Artist
E. Beltrán is recognized for his expressive figurative works rendered with refined technique and sensitivity to light.

Artist Details
Likely active in mid-20th-century Spain, Beltrán’s works often explore the female form through a palette of soft tonal harmonies and painterly pastels. His approach reflects influences from postwar academic realism and Mediterranean lyrical modernism.

Movements
Modern Figurative Art

Artist Influenced by
Influenced by Joaquín Sorolla and later Spanish academic realists.

Frame Condition
Presented in a polished honey-toned wooden frame with linen mount and gilt inner edge, in excellent condition with light, natural wear consistent with age.