Artist: Barclay
Title: Semi-Clad Woman
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 20 in (61 x 51 cm)
Condition Report: Overall good condition
Signature: Signed lower left

A depiction of a semi-clad woman in a 1920s style, seated in a relaxed, intimate interior setting on a couch or bed. The scene suggests a moment of spontaneity, as the nude figure, surrounded by plush pillows and an open book beside her, appears to have been interrupted in her reading. Her gaze is directed slightly out of the frame, as if responding to something unseen, adding a sense of narrative tension and engagement. The background is composed of deep, muted pastel hues, predominantly green and sienna, which contrast with the lightness of the woman’s skin, enhancing the focus on her figure and creating a dynamic visual interplay. Despite the quiet stillness of the setting, the contrast and the expression on the figure’s face introduce a lively tension to the composition.