The Grapefruit gold frame 20th-century oil on hardboard signed

20th-century oil on hardboard signed J

Bastien's artistic style was influenced by the Impressionists

and participated in international exhibitions in Monte-Carlo and Paris

Date: 1944

The Grapefruit gold frame 20th-century oil on hardboard signed20th century oil on canvas, monogrammed (illegible) in the lower left corner. Framed in red velvet with giltwood molding. A small format still life depicting a cut grapefruit on a plate. The subject is treated in a direct way, with a thick touch and visible strokes, creating a very textured effect. The tight, frontal composition highlights shape and color while the pairing of warm fruit and cool blue creates marked contrast, reinforced through the