Dawn French has revealed the revealing painting of her that she has hanging on the bedroom wall which leaves little to the imagination

Dawn French has revealed a nude painting of herself that she has hanging on her bedroom wall which leaves little to the imagination.

The 66-year-old Vicar of Dibley star said she’s totally in love with the artwork and now has it in pride of place.

“He had painted me entirely in blue with the most magnificent t**s. It’s the most wonderful painting,” she gushed.

The reveal had been a surprise to Dawn as she’d been fully clothed during the sitting with artist Peter Howson and did not expect for him to reveal her as nature intended in the final version.

Speaking to MailOnline, Dawn said that was wearing a “lovely dress” and was “laid on a chaise longue” so was rather surprised when the artist returned a week later with a 12ft by 10ft portrait that revealed a lot more about her than she had expected when she agreed to pose.

The artist usually sells his painting for as much as £30,000 but Dawn did not reveal the fee for her portrait, though it is believed to be in the thousands.

Howson offered Dawn the 12ft by 10ft artwork but his agents insisted the comedian pay for it, although she did not reveal how much. Speaking about the artwork, Dawn said: “I did not want that painting to go to someone else. I’ve got it in my bedroom, but I do feel a bit embarrassed if someone has to come round. I always feel like saying ‘I actually had a dress on – those are not my actual t**s, although I’d be very pleased if they were’.”

Dawn said that he painted her as she interviewed him for a South Bank Show about voluptuous women in culture and when they had finished talking, he showed that he had drawn a faithful representation of Dawn in her dress. So it was quite a surprise when the finished version was revealed.

The comedian said about that moment: “So they take the cover off the painting and there’s me naked. But this is exactly what he was explaining [in the documentary] that with people like Rubens, the women were not naked when they painted them, very often. They imagined the flesh.”

Dawn said she told the artist: “It’s really plumptuous. ‘If only I had t**s like that! Just as well it was from your imagination – who do you know?”

When it comes to revealing artwork, Dawn French certainly takes the cake. The 66-year-old Vicar of Dibley star recently shared that she has a nude painting of herself hanging on her bedroom wall that leaves little to the imagination. This painting, created by artist Peter Howson, depicts Dawn entirely in blue with what she describes as “the most magnificent t**s.” She expressed her love for the artwork and proudly displays it in her home.

During the painting session, Dawn was fully clothed and laying on a chaise longue, expecting a traditional portrait. However, the final 12ft by 10ft painting revealed a much more revealing image. Despite the surprise, Dawn was captivated by the artwork and made sure to keep it for herself.

While the artist usually sells his paintings for a high price, the exact fee for Dawn’s portrait remains undisclosed. Regardless, she decided to keep the painting in her bedroom, although she admits feeling a bit embarrassed when guests come over. She jokingly reassures them that the painting does not depict her actual body, but she wouldn’t mind if it did.

The unexpected nature of the painting unveiling reminded Dawn of the conversation she had with the artist during an interview about voluptuous women in culture. She recalls being painted fully clothed and then seeing herself naked in the final version, realizing Howson’s unique approach to capturing the essence of his subjects.

Despite any initial embarrassment, Dawn remains proud of the artwork and the story behind it. She cherishes the painting as a representation of artistic imagination and skill.

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Source: USA Today