Decorum Atelier

La Sauterelle

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LA SAUTERELLE Acrylic on Canvas | 16" × 20" | Ready to Hang


The Grasshopper. Light-footed. Here and then not.

La Sauterelle is a figurative painting in the classical tradition of the nude — rendered with the kind of quiet, attentive skill that takes years to develop and a lifetime to make look effortless. The figure is cropped, intimate, partially draped in white — her dark hair cascading, her posture neither posed nor unaware but somewhere in between. The kind of moment that exists just before self-consciousness arrives.

And then — two horizontal strokes of pure colour. Cobalt blue. Blush pink. Cutting across the upper canvas with the casual confidence of a contemporary intervention that has no interest in explaining itself. They do not describe anything. They do not illustrate. They simply insist — this is now, this is paint, this is a conversation between centuries.

The figure belongs to Courbet, to Ingres, to the long history of painted women who were looked at. The marks belong to today. Together they make something that is neither historical nor contemporary but entirely its own thing — a nude that knows exactly what it is and what it isn't.

La Sauterelle. Light-footed. Never quite where you expect her.


📦 Shipping & Details

  • 16" × 20" original acrylic on canvas
  • Ready to hang
  • Certificate of authenticity included

One original. No reproductions. Never quite where you expect her.

FAQ

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We offer free shipping on most works, with shipping costs (when applicable) never exceeding 10% of the piece's price. Large canvases ship rolled in a professional tube; oversized works requiring special packaging may be an exception, and we're happy to provide a quote. International collectors are responsible for any duties and taxes upon arrival.

Can I receive my painting already stretched and framed?

Large works ship rolled by default for safety in transit. If you'd prefer your piece delivered already on stretcher bars, contact us before purchasing for a separate shipping quote at your own expense. If you're interested in framing, reach out to claire@clairepriceartist.com to discuss your vision — we're happy to provide quotes and mockups to help you visualize the finished piece.

What if I'm not happy with my purchase?

Returns are accepted within 30 days of receiving the work. Choosing an artwork is a deeply personal experience, and we'll do our best to help place the right piece in your home — if something isn't right, contact us immediately and we'll try to facilitate an exchange or, if necessary, a refund. For returns, the client is responsible for the cost of shipping and insuring the piece back to us; once it arrives safely, a full refund is issued minus shipping and related expenses.

Is each piece truly one of a kind?

Yes — every original is a unique, one-of-one work, signed by the artist on the front and/or back, and shipped with a certificate of authenticity establishing provenance. The artist retains all copyright to the image, and reserves the right to reproduce it as prints or use it in future projects, at her discretion.

Do you take custom commissions?

Occasionally, by inquiry. Commission pricing is calculated at $4.50 per square inch, with a 50% non-refundable deposit required to begin. Contact us to discuss your piece and confirm availability.

Contemporary paintings from Claire Price's Brooklyn studio.

Original paintings exploring beauty, mystery and wonder.