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Zarh Pritchard
The Face of a Coral Cliff, the Lagoon of Maraa, Tahiti, depth 30 feet, 1929

1929

About the Item

Measures Painting 11 x 14 inches Framed 17.75 x 20.875 inches Zarh Pritchard (1866–1956) was an artist known for his ethereal and atmospheric paintings, particularly of underwater scenes, which he actually painted underwater in what is now considered primitive diving gear or early scuba diving equipment. His work often depicted dreamlike, almost mystical landscapes with a soft, hazy quality. This painting of coral caverns showcases a delicate, misty effect of gorgeous pastel colors, which aligns with Pritchard’s style. He used a diving helmet and gear to actually paint underwater on leather, creating the most unusual and evocative impressionist paintings, unparalleled in art history. This painting retains a hand made wood frame covered in 23k gold by famed Los Angeles framer Richard Tobey. A book on the artist and his work written by art scholar Nancy Dustin Wall Moure will accompany this purchase.
  • Creator:
    Zarh Pritchard (1866 - 1956, American, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1929
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 20.875 in (53.03 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2842216089422

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