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Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
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Cubist portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
A masterwork of 1940s modern American outsider Art, by relativity unknown southern African -American artist Clevan Thomas Jr.
Signed lower left 'Clevan Thomas Jr., 44'
This work done on a found board with painted floral back. The complex composition depicts a cubist portrait of the draped bare chested Egyptian Queen, with a hawk perched on her right shoulder.
Thomas's technique displays influences of important 20th century modern artists like Kisling and Modigliani.
Complete with the original frame handmade, painted and gilt with Egyptian motifs, by the artist.
Overall measurements:
On found board 20-Inches x 35-Inches high
Egyptian Motif Frame, made by Clevan Thomas Jr measures
41.5-inches high x 27-inches wide x 2.5-inches deep.
- Dimensions:Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1944
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
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