1970s Artist’s Proof “Reclining Figure” by Francis Kelly | Framed British Figurative Print

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A beautifully composed Artist’s Proof by noted American-born British printmaker Francis Robert Kelly (1927–2012), titled “Reclining Figure.” Pencil inscribed with … Read more A beautifully composed Artist’s Proof by noted American-born British printmaker Francis Robert Kelly (1927–2012), titled “Reclining Figure.” Pencil inscribed with the title, “Artist’s Proof,” and signed by the artist in the lower margin. Kelly was internationally recognized for his masterful etchings and aquatints, with works held in museum and private collections throughout Europe and North America. This evocative figurative print depicts a reclining nude emerging from a dramatic, dark background, emphasizing Kelly’s refined handling of light, shadow, and the human form. The minimalist composition and rich tonal quality are hallmarks of his modernist printmaking. Presented in an elegant gilt frame with archival matting, the reverse retains the original Furneaux Gallery label from Wimbledon Village, London, along with an original private collection label from St. George’s Hill, Weybridge, Surrey, adding desirable provenance. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of British Modern art, figurative prints, or museum-quality artist’s proofs. See less