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Walter Charles Klett
Hellenic Hypotenuse. Nudes among Greek Columns. Mid-Century Surrealism

circa 1946 - 1950

$8,500
£6,475.70
€7,466.74
CA$11,895.58
A$13,291.33
CHF 6,952.84
MX$162,994.27
NOK 88,844.06
SEK 84,247.71
DKK 55,728.31
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Klett was an in-demand illustrator in the post-war period of the late 1940's and 1950's. and . His work appeared in many of the newsstand magazines at the time. This work is a personal artistic effort. It reflects the avant-garde artistic sentiment of the time. Surrealism. A partially clad female figure seen from the back is replicated again to the background. Both figure looking out to a timeless and surreal scene, not unlike those depicted by Giorgio de Chirico and Paul Delvaux Oil on Masonite . Inscribe on verso. Hellenic Hypotenuse. Property of Peyton Bruns, Palm Beach Framed Size 29.75 x 25.75 - The Framed Size should appear larger on the 1stdibs digitally place photos. 1stdibs is showing the Framed Size as the Picture Size. An old layer of damar varnish is yellowing and darkening of colors slightly. Period Frame shows wear with painting chipping and yellow cloth liner - The work would benefit from a light cleaning and then the colors will sing
  • Creator:
    Walter Charles Klett (1897 - 1966, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1946 - 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.24 in (43.79 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    An old layer of damar varnish is yellowing and darkening of colors slightly. Period Frame shows wear with painting chipping and yellow cloth liner - The work would benefit from a light cleaning and then the colors will sing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38536847842

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