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Beautiful Consignment Nude Artwork: This striking vintage oil painting is offered on consignment, subject to availability. Executed in a refined Art Deco style, the work features a nude female portrait titled “Aurelia.” It is a large-scale composition dating to circa 1930, attributed to Frank Jameson (1899–1968). The painting presents a classic, elegant portrayal of the female form, characteristic of early 20th-century European decorative realism. Frank Jameson (1899–1968) was a British painter working during a period of profound cultural change between the two World Wars, a time when traditional academic training met the emerging elegance of modern design. Trained in classical draftsmanship, Jameson became particularly known for his figurative works, especially idealized female nudes, which he rendered with a calm confidence and a distinctly Art Deco sensibility. His paintings often balance realism with stylization—softly modeled flesh, graceful poses, and simplified backgrounds that emphasize form over narrative. Working in Britain during the 1920s and 1930s, Jameson absorbed the era’s fascination with glamour, beauty, and modernity, producing works that feel timeless yet unmistakably of their moment. Though never a radical modernist, his commitment to craftsmanship and refined aesthetics placed him comfortably among artists who bridged academic tradition and decorative modern art, making his large-scale nude portraits, such as Aurelia, enduring examples of early 20th-century figurative painting. Medium: Oil on canvas Framing: Framed Signed: Yes Condition: See detailed description Size: Large (see detailed description for exact dimensions) Country of Origin: United Kingdom Originality: Original, one of a kind Theme: Portrait / Nude Figure Style: Art Deco / Realism Production Technique: Oil painting Listed By: Dealer or Reseller

Frank Jameson’s work stands out for its ability to merge classical figure painting with the clean, elegant restraint of Art Deco modernism. Unlike strictly academic painters, he avoided heavy symbolism or overly complex settings, instead focusing on the harmony of proportion, line, and surface. His nudes are idealized yet natural, distinguished by smooth, confident brushwork and a refined color palette that enhances the serenity of the figure rather than overpowering it. Jameson emphasized poise and quiet strength, presenting his subjects as timeless icons rather than theatrical narratives. This balance—between tradition and modernity, realism and stylization—is what set him apart, allowing his paintings to appeal both to collectors who valued classical craftsmanship and to those drawn to the sophisticated glamour of early 20th-century design.