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Harold Mott-Smith
Hawaiian Art Deco Nude

1920s - 30s

About the Item

An intoxicating and erotic reclining nude by the well-listed artist Harold Mott-Smith. Born in Hawaii, Harold Mott-Smith was a painter who lived in Paris from 1894-1906. He studied at the Academie Julian with Jean Paul Laurens, and exhibited in 1894 with the Boston Art Club as well as Paris Salon. After returning to America, the artist settled in New York, and found work for GE, illustrating calendars and painting portraits of Thomas Edison. This captivating oil on canvas dates from his early Hawaiian career and showcases his sensuous style. Sight Size 34" x 26" Framed 42" x 34"
  • Creator:
    Harold Mott-Smith (1894 - 1906, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1920s - 30s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Has some craquelure and stretcher bar marks but displays well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU12221106103
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