Old oil painting on cardboard, Virgin and Child, signed FROUYNK, circa 1950

  

Moving Virgin and Child, rendered with a modern and spiritual aesthetic. This small painting stands out for the tenderness of the Madonna’s profile and the strength of its pictorial execution. The style, at the crossroads of Symbolism and Expressionism, favors a highly effective economy of means: a palette of bluish grays, deep midnight blue, and ochres, enhanced by beautiful layers of thick paint that bring relief and life to the scene.

Technical Analysis & Condition

Support: Oil on period heavy cardboard (examined outside the frame).

This support, typical of the 1930s to 1950s, confirms the work’s age.

Signature: Signed at lower right “Frouynk” (or Frouvynk). The signature is drawn directly into the fresh paint, ensuring its authenticity.

Panel condition: Very good overall condition.

The cardboard is sound, with no warping. Colors remain vivid and fresh.

Frame: Sold with its original “Montparnasse” frame in carved wood with a whitewashed patina, typical of the mid-20th century.

Dimensions without frame: 14 cm x 18 cm.

23 cm x 27 cm.

This is not merely a devotional image, but a genuine artist’s work with a distinct personal touch. Its intimate format and period frame make it a refined decorative piece, ideal for a characterful interior or a collection of modern sacred art.