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George Hirsch
Brothel, Groovy Harem with Courtesan, Concubine, Paramour, Playboy Magazine

1974

About the Item

George Hirsch - He gets his inspiration from the prototype of neo-classic painting for this groovy 1970s brothel. This is a complex figural work with many interlocking figures based on classical composition in art The artist brings the tradition of Ingres, Delecroix and Gerome into modern times in which the figures communicate thru their gestures and explain their profession to a male figure outside of the picture plane, which is identified only by his lower leg and shoe. The fully dressed female and perhaps madame display 7 fingers to refer to perhaps 7 available women. Provenance: Playboy magazine interior illustration, May 1974. Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York label on verso. Work is elegantly framed. Framed under acrylic. 1/4 inch scratch in along the upper edge. No other visible issues to note. Framed Dimensions 32.25 X 37.25 Inches
  • Creator:
    George Hirsch (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1974
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385310179362
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