This nude female figure appears to be blending in well in the artist's studio, with its slightly earthy hues, yet lively shapes and lines.Artist: Andre MinauxSignature: In pencil, lower rightMedium: Lithograph on paperSheet size: 20 x 26 1/2 inchesCondition: Excellent; slight discoloration along the edge, can easily be matted overBiography: * Andre Minaux (1923 - 1988) was born in Paris, and studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs. Initially part of the post-war realism movement, Minaux began to develop more stylzed and and increasingly colorful portraits and still lifes. Female figures in intriguing interirors became a favorite subject. He had many well reviewed shows in Europe and New York. His work can be found in the Tate Gallery in London, and in many public and private collections. *