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Judie Bamber — Jean Bell (Miss October 1969)
Judie Bamber — Jean Bell (Miss October 1969)
Judie Bamber

Jean Bell (Miss October 1969)

2025

This watercolor portrait presents a woman with dark shoulder length hair and bangs, gazing directly outward with a composed, introspective expression. Set against a warm, atmospheric background rendered in soft oranges, yellows, and coral tones, the figure is adorned with delicate butterflies that flutter across the composition, introducing elements of natural beauty and movement. The artist employs fluid watercolor technique to capture both the precision of the subject's facial features and the ethereal, dreamlike quality of the surrounding environment. The work engages with portraiture traditions while incorporating symbolic natural imagery, reflecting contemporary figurative painting practices that blend realism with decorative and conceptual elements.

Medium
Watercolor on paper
Overall

Notes

Pace Gallery solo presentation at TEFAF New York 2026, Booth 340, May 15–19, 2026, Park Avenue Armory, New York. Pace inventory ref: 98779.

For Sale — $30000

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Judie Bamber, Jean Bell (Miss October 1969), 2025

This watercolor portrait presents a woman with dark shoulder length hair and bangs, gazing directly outward with a composed, introspective expression. Set against a warm, atmospheric background rendered in soft oranges, yellows, and coral tones, the figure is adorned with delicate butterflies that flutter across the composition, introducing elements of natural beauty and movement. The artist employs fluid watercolor technique to capture both the precision of the subject's facial features and the ethereal, dreamlike quality of the surrounding environment. The work engages with portraiture traditions while incorporating symbolic natural imagery, reflecting contemporary figurative painting practices that blend realism with decorative and conceptual elements.

Medium
Watercolor on paper
Dimensions
overall: 37.8 x 52.7 cm
Year
2025
Seen at
Pace Gallery, New York, USA

Related themes

Watercolor, Warm Palette, Nature Symbolism, Color Study, Narrative Art, Butterflies, Direct Gaze, Botanical Motifs, Introspection, Paper, Soft Focus, Portrait, Realism, Contemporary Art, Figure Painting, Woman, Figurative, Portrait Study, Decorative Elements, Atmospheric Background

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