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Cateau Wilhelmina De Leeuw
Handsome Tropical Exotic Male Dancer Square Jaw - Gay Interest

1950s

About the Item

A dark and exotic looking male dancer with chiseled features wears a blue hat made of flowers and feathers is depicted in vibrant colors that evokes festive gay interest. Signed lower right. CATEAU WILHELMINA DE LEEUW, (Ohio/New Jersey, 1903-1975), Pastel Drawing/Paper, PORTRAIT OF A MALE TROPICAL DANCER,23 inches x 17 ¼ inches (sight), matted and framed under glass 34 inches x 28 inches overall; signed C. DE LEEUW lower right. She studied at the Metropolitan School of Art and Art Students League, NYC; and at the Academie Grande Chaumiere, Paris. Extensive biography and exhibition history in Who Was Who in American Art, 1999, p. 878, she was a portrait painter, illustrator, teacher, lecturer and author of many books. Condition: Appears excellent; the drawing is sandwiched into the mat and backing. Housed in a contemporary high end wood frame
  • Creator:
    Cateau Wilhelmina De Leeuw (1903 - 1975, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Frame and art is in excellent condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385313669962
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