{"product_id":"reclining-nude-on-a-bed","title":"Reclining Nude On A Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: FRANCIS NEWTON SOUZA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1965\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Watercolour, ink \u0026amp;amp; pen on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 x 7.3 in (23 x 18.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Newton Souza’s Reclining Nude on a Bed (1965) is a compelling exploration of the human figure through the artist’s distinctive visual language of distortion, expressive line, and psychological intensity. Executed in watercolour, ink and pen on paper, the work depicts a reclining female figure resting against a pillow and enveloped within the intimate setting of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characterised by bold, nervous lines that define and fragment the figure, creating an energetic interplay between contour and surface. Souza’s treatment of the body moves away from conventional ideals of beauty, instead presenting the nude as an expressive and complex presence. The face, rendered with particular emphasis, introduces a sense of individuality and introspection, while the angular outlines of the limbs and torso lend the composition a sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuted tones of ochre, pink, red and blue create a layered atmosphere, with the deep blue surrounding the bed contrasting against the warmer colours of the figure and bedding. The watercolour washes introduce softness and translucency, while the assertive ink lines provide structure and immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its modest scale, the work possesses considerable visual power, reflecting Souza’s ability to transform an intimate, everyday subject into a psychologically charged and distinctly modern composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery Silver Scapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881413079352,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/8717\/1896\/files\/IMG-20260831-WA0015_258e9c07-eec0-4b4f-9eb9-371449127a5f.jpg?v=1788160297","url":"https:\/\/gallerysilverscapes.com\/products\/reclining-nude-on-a-bed","provider":"Gallery Silver Scapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}