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"Nude with Totem Pole, " Rare Surrealist Drawing by Dunbar Beck
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Best known for his WPA and World's Fair murals, this drawing is a rare example of Dunbar Beck's foray into Surrealism. His depiction of a nude male facing a Totem pole with one arm outstretched and one arm broken off, and an entwined nude couple in the distance, seems like something out of a 1940s Hollywood film, though with heightened sensuality. Given what we know about Beck's sexuality, this drawing may say something important about his personal frustrations and fantasies.
- Creator:Dunbar D. Beck (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
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- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU86512623132
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