Girl Playing Recorder –Signed Oil on Canvas

Description
This oil on canvas depicts a young woman seated on a wooden bench, absorbed in playing a recorder. Executed in a muted palette of soft creams, warm flesh tones, and subdued greys, the composition is defined by smooth brushwork, balanced proportions, and controlled lighting that gently models the figure against a dark, understated background. The subject’s downward gaze and relaxed posture create a quiet, introspective mood, while the broad-brimmed hat and flowing white garment lend the scene a timeless, classical character. The work reflects a contemporary figurative realist approach, with careful anatomical rendering and a restrained, harmonious treatment of tone and form.

Artist
Unidentified artist (20th century).

Artist Details
The signature present on the painting has not yet been conclusively identified. The work demonstrates a contemporary realist technique, characterized by careful draftsmanship, soft tonal transitions, and a focus on contemplative figurative subject matter.

Movements
Contemporary Figurative Realism

Artist Influenced by
Influenced by academic realist traditions and 20th-century European figurative painting.

Frame Condition
Housed in a gilt wooden frame with light age-related wear consistent with handling.