Lot 311-063-PF074-S4: Bright Youth, inspired by Maurice Dupont, oil on canvas, Western Europe, mid–late 20th century
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Bright Youth, inspired by Maurice Dupont, oil on canvas, Western Europe, mid–late 20th century. This figurative portrait titled Bright Youth is a stylistic homage to the work of Maurice Dupont. The painting depicts a youthful figure rendered in bright, optimistic colors and simplified forms, emphasizing vitality and mood rather than strict realism.
The composition and handling clearly reference mid-20th-century modernist portraiture, with flattened pictorial space, stylized facial features, and a light, expressive palette. Brushwork is confident and fluent, suggesting familiarity with the visual language it draws upon.
The painting is signed with the name “Dupont,” accompanied by a second, different name, indicating that the work should be understood as inspired by rather than authored by Maurice Dupont. It is therefore offered as a derivative or homage work, not as an original by the named artist.
Despite its derivative nature, the painting has clear decorative appeal and is competently executed, making it a charming and accessible example of modernist-inspired figurative painting. Dimensions Frame: Height 63 Width 52 cm. Visual: Height 60 Width 49 cm.
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