IS THIS A FOLK ART PAINTING?

Discussion in 'Art' started by journeymagazine, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this at a local thrift store, and even (or because of?) with the small heads & long bodies I like it!
    Would I call this folk art when listing it?
    Unfortunately it is not signed anywhere.
    Thank you for any help!
    AA EBAY NEW A ART PAINTING FOLK ART PAINTING NUDE 1AA.jpg AA EBAY NEW A ART PAINTING FOLK ART PAINTING NUDE 2AA.jpg AA EBAY NEW A ART PAINTING FOLK ART PAINTING NUDE 3AA.jpg
     
  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, Lucille.b, Jivvy and 5 others like this.
  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Clearly a take on Manet's portrait of Olympia:
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    I might like your "folk" version better. An "aspiring artist's" copy.
     
  4. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    early aspiring compared to original!
     
  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I think its very charming!
     
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  6. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    There's something quite Escheresque going on with the left arm/hand.
     
  7. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Touch of individuality in the repositioning of the cat.
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Someone set out with great confidence, despite his/her (artistic) limitations.

    Debora
     
    Last edited: Aug 19, 2018
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  9. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    post-diet Olympia
     
  10. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    I like it too. You can also IMO call it a primitive Odalisque.
     
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