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Dietz Edzard
“Profil de Danseuse”

1946

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Outstanding original oil on canvas painting of a young ballerina in profile. The artist is German born artist, Dietz Edzard. Signed lower left by the artist. Titled and dated verso, 1946. Condition is excellent. The housed in a reproduction frame of the period. Overall framed measurements are 26.5 by 23.5 inches. Provenance: Frank Oehischlaeger Gallery, Sarasota, Florida. Biography Dietz Edzard was born on March 3, 1893, in Bremen, Germany. He began his artistic studies in Weimar and Dresden before serving as a soldier during World War I. After the war, Edzard moved to Paris, where he was deeply influenced by French art, particularly Impressionism. His paintings often depicted elegant Parisian scenes, ballet dancers, and portraits of women. Paris in the 1920s and 1930s was a hub of artistic activity, and Edzard, like many artists of his generation, was enamored by the city’s charm, lights, and atmosphere. His works from this period are particularly celebrated for capturing the spirit of Paris. Edzard had numerous exhibitions throughout Europe and the United States. His works were showcased in prominent galleries, and he gained a reputation as an artist whose style was reminiscent of the earlier Impressionists. Edzard married fellow artist Suzanne Eisendieck, and they both had a significant influence on each other’s work. Even though Edzard painted in the 20th century, his works were deeply rooted in the traditions of the 19th-century French Impressionists. He is often credited with continuing and revitalizing the Impressionist tradition during a period when many other styles were emerging. In the realm of 20th-century art, Dietz Edzard stands as a figure who beautifully bridged the aesthetics of the past with the vibrancy of his present. His affection for Paris and its life is evident in his paintings, making him one of the significant artists to portray the city during the early to mid-20th century. Dietz Edzard passed away in 1963.
  • Creator:
    Dietz Edzard (1893-1963, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1946
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU14115691102

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