O’Conor began painting the female nude after moving to Paris in 1904. This is a preparatory study for a picture in a private collection. A large mirror reflects the woman’s body and the windows behind her. This allows the artist to depict the reclining figure from two sides and also creates a sense of light and spatial depth. O’Conor’s use of warm mauve, lilac, yellow, and red tones in this intimate interior are undoubtedly influenced by the work of Pierre Bonnard. O’Conor owned two paintings and several prints by the French artist. National Gallery of Ireland Art Prints are the perfect way to have your own masterpiece. Printed on high quality 240gsm Satin paper using Epson Ultrachrome Archival inks, each print have a stated light fastness and image permanence of up to, at least 75 years. In order to preserve the image and prevent unnecessary fading, the print should not be exposed to direct sunlight and its UV rays. All prints have the title and artist's name printed at the bottom of each reproduction. Dimensions: 50 x 70cm (including white border) Original Painting Information A Reclining Nude before a Mirror 1909 Oil on canvas Purchased, 1971 (Shaw Fund) NGI.4038
