Catharsis, 2025
Michel Nadaï  

Painting : oil · 116 x 73 x 2 cm 45.7 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

€5,300 5 300 €

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Painting : Unique artwork

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang

with stretcher frame

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Dimensions ( cm • inch )

116 x 73 x 2 cm 45.7 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Description

This captivating artwork depicts a scene in which a woman, shoulder-deep in water, stands in front of a soothing blue wall. A stream of clear water flows gracefully from a terracotta pitcher, placed on a row of jars atop the wall, and falls into the container the woman is holding. The light reflections play delicately on her skin, adding a divine dimension to the scene. The meticulously rendered details, such as the shadows and texture of the jars, demonstrate remarkable technical mastery. This painting harmoniously juxtaposes simplicity and spirituality, evoking a contemplation on the purity and tranquility of water, a central and life-giving element. The work invites profound reflection on the connection between humans and nature.

Nude

Portrait

figurative

Human body

Women

Fountain

Beige

Sky blue

Michel Nadaï, Catharsis

Michel Nadaï

France  • 1956

Presentation

Painter, artist, trainer, author, and recipient of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title, Michel Nadaï is renowned for his expertise in faux marbling, trompe-l'œil, patinas, and mural frescoes. Awarded the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1994, he embodies the excellence of the French decorative arts tradition. With over three decades of experience, Michel Nadaï has passed on his unique craftsmanship worldwide, training numerous decorators, painters, and artists in his studio located in southern France. There, he teaches rare and highly sought-after techniques, while preserving the legacy of the great masters of interior decoration.

Thanks to his mastery of both traditional and contemporary techniques, Michel Nadaï has worked on numerous prestigious projects, ranging from historical estates to modern palaces, while creating bespoke works for private collectors. His work, at the intersection of art and craftsmanship, is a true homage to elegance and precision.

In 2011, following his restoration and creation work at Stirling Castle in Scotland, he was officially introduced to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond.

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