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Benjamin G. Benno
Pastoral Landscape with Reclining Odalisque and Fruit

1930

About the Item

This reclining nude portrait of a woman on a picnic makes several different art historical references. The bold, almost neon colors are reminiscent of the tropical paintings rendered by Gauguin at the end of the 19th century. The setting harkens back to "Luncheon in the Grass" by Manetl. And the pose is historically associated with sex workers and the goddess Venus, in paintings like "Olympia" by Manet, "Grande Odalisque" by Inges, and even further back like "Venus of Urbino" by Titian. Pastoral Landscape with Reclining Odalisque and Fruit Benjamin Benno, American (1901–1980) Date: 1930 Pastel on Paper, signed lower left Size: 13.5 x 18.5 in. (34.29 x 46.99 cm) Frame Size: 27 x 33 inches
  • Creator:
    Benjamin G. Benno (1901-1980, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RO799571stDibs: LU46612735522
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