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Louise Schacht
Nude Man In Bathing Suit, Male Nude in Speedo, Gay Art, Sex appeal

Circa 1930's

$8,000
£6,116.43
€7,044.89
CA$11,210.45
A$12,515.42
CHF 6,557.89
MX$153,200.98
NOK 83,285.27
SEK 78,527.43
DKK 52,576.72

About the Item

A handsome and fit young man with an introspective gaze is depicted in a Speedo Bathing suit as he sits against a tropical lake. The work is unframed and in fair to poor condition but has soul and sex appeal to it. Louise Schacht was born on September 13, 1908 in New York City. The artist's parents were violinists. Her father, also a lawyer and art dealer, ran Schacht Galleries on 23 East 64 Street, Manhattan, New York City In 1928 Schacht studied painting under Arthur W. Woelfe (1873-1936), and, in 1929 she worked with George Elmer Browne (1871-1946). She was also a student of Charles Hawthorne (1872-1946).
  • Creator:
    Louise Schacht (American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1930's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Distressed. Fair - The work has multiple issues. There are 3 small punctures. Some previous repairs to the punctures. Some surface soiling. Loose canvas, Stretcher bar indentations. unframed. Yet still presents quite well aesthetically.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385310413062

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