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Art Deco Studies, "Leda and the Swan" by William Hunt Diederich
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Famous for his attenuated, highly stylized horses, hounds and other animals, often executed in iron or ceramic, William Hunt Diederich was one of the masters of Art Deco imagery. This pair of drawings shows his take on the myth of Leda and the Swan, executed in crayon, and showing his usual flair for flamboyant abstraction.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1930s
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- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1010048651289
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