Curved

by Olaug Vethal

The painting on paper depicts a female nude model lying gracefully to one side, captured in the soft, fluid strokes of bright watercolour. The artist’s use of vivid, saturated colours breathes life into the scene, with warm ochres, soft browns, and gentle blues blending together to create a sense of harmony and movement. The model’s body is relaxed yet expressive, with the delicate curve of her back and the gentle arc of her limbs rendered in loose, almost translucent washes of colour. The watercolour medium allows for an ethereal quality.  Her skin is bathed in light, subtly shifting in tone with the play of colours, while the surrounding space is filled with fluid, abstract washes that contrast with the clear definition of her figure. The overall composition feels both intimate and dynamic, capturing the beauty of the human form in a moment of quiet repose.

• Watercolours on 250 gsm paper
• 75.5cm by 52.5cm artwork size, unframed
• c. 1999-2004
• Original, one and only artwork
• Unsigned (certificate of authenticity given as usual)

Olaug Vethal (1946-2007) was a Norwegian artist who lived and worked in Germany and Malta throughout most of her life. Between 1996 and 2007 she taught art at De La Salle College Sixth Form in Cottonera, Malta and also from her studio. She participated in various exhibitions in Malta, Germany and Norway and her artworks are part of various art collections and represented by Christine X Art Gallery in Malta.

Vethal’s art transcended borders, captivating audiences in Malta, Germany, and Norway. Her participation in exhibitions added a global dimension to her artistic journey.