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"Allegory, " Art Deco-Cubist Drawing with Multiple Nude Male Figures, circa 1920s

$3,750
£2,863.11
€3,308.30
CA$5,264.29
A$5,867.60
CHF 3,078.53
MX$71,652.96
NOK 38,980.86
SEK 36,842.84
DKK 24,691.25

About the Item

Superbly conceived and executed, this Cubist-influenced Art Deco drawing shows four nude male figures, three below in various stages of surprise and exclamation, and a Christ-like figure above, gesturing to them in peace. The scene may be a modern day allusion to several Biblical stories of the risen Christ appearing to his followers, including on the road to Emmaus. All four figures have a Modern, stylized appearance, and the trees and landscapes behind them are fractured and abstracted in the Cubist manner. The drawing is signed with the artist's monogram in the lower right corner, but the name is difficult to discern.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The drawing may show some toning, but otherwise is in superb condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865127353682

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