James Belton Bonsall “Nude Female Figure” 1989 Watercolor — Matted & Framed View Watchlist >
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James Belton Bonsall “Nude Female Figure” 1989 Watercolor — Matted & Framed
Original watercolor on paper by Louisiana artist James Belton Bonsall (1926–1999), dated 1989 and titled Nude Female Figure in Complex Pose. The composition portrays a reclining nude beside what appears to be a pool, rendered with Bonsall’s characteristic balance of warmth and restraint. The interplay of the cool turquoise background and bold blue-and-white tiles enhances the intimate, sun-lit atmosphere. Signed and dated “JB 89” at the lower right.
Presented in a leather-style black frame, matted and glazed for protection. This painting was exhibited at the inaugural opening of the Union Art Gallery, University of Illinois, in 2002, marking an early institutional showing of Bonsall’s work.
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Overall 14" × 18"; Visible 9" × 11"
Condition: Good overall, with minor frame and surface wear as shown. Colors remain vivid and paper well preserved under glass.
Artist Biography:
James Belton Bonsall (1926–1999) was an American painter born in Grand Chenier, Louisiana. Known for his expressive watercolors, oils, and pastels, he explored figurative and landscape subjects with a distinctly Southern sensibility. After serving in World War II, Bonsall studied at Louisiana State University and later settled in New Orleans’ French Quarter, where he painted prolifically while also working in advertising and social services. Over his lifetime he produced more than 500 works, his art reflecting a deep appreciation for color, composition, and the human form.
