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M. Dietrich'Young Court Jester Holding a Puppet', Commedia dellArte, Post Impressionist 1963
1963
About the Item
Signed lower right, 'M. Dietrich' (German-American, 20th century) and dated 1963.
A powerful, character-driven portrait of the young man, shown gazing directly towards the viewer. wearing white-face makeup and traditional costume and occupying a background of scumbled ruby and forest-green. An unusually fine study showing accomplished, bravura brushwork and a high degree of psychological penetration.
- Creator:M. Dietrich
- Creation Year:1963
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
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- Condition:minor losses, minor restoration, minor corner bumping; unframed; shows well.
- Gallery Location:Santa Cruz, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU34410973662
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