Mid-Century Modern Portrait Oil Painting Signed NADAL

This mid-20th century oil painting on board features a compelling portrait of a figure in a red shirt, rendered with thick impasto brushstrokes. The subject is depicted against a vibrant background, combining an intricate patterned wall with an expansive night sky scene featuring a crescent moon and distant city lights. The artist's signature, NADAL is visible in the lower right corner, executed with the same expressive technique. The painting is presented on a rigid board, indicative of a modernist approach to materials. The artwork captures a distinct mood through its dramatic lighting and bold color palette, characteristic of the period's expressive artistic trends. The heavy texture adds a tactile dimension to the visual narrative.
CARLOS NADAL (Spanish/French, 1917-1998)
We do not have a COA for this piece and is therefore being sold in the manner of CARLOS NADAL

DIMENSIONS : Height 14.70 inch / 37,3 cm
Length 11.35 inch / 29 cm

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Condition Report:
The painting exhibits visible signs of age and handling, consistent with its vintage nature. There is some wear along the edges, including minor chipping and paint loss, particularly noticeable in the upper left and right corners. The surface shows some light craquelure, which is typical for oil paintings of this age. A handwritten inscription, "31X29X1," is present on the upper left edge, which appears to be an inventory or lot number. The reverse side of the board shows various paint smudges and minor discoloration, but the structural integrity of the board remains sound. The colors retain their vibrancy, and the impasto texture is largely intact.