Items Similar to "Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
About the Item
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel. Crisp first cut into the gessoed panel with shallow incised grooves that outlined the figures and foliate motifs, and then painted over the surface, a rarely used technique that is most commonly associated with the paintings of Maurice Prendergast. Here, Crisp richly embellished the scene with flowering vines and foliate motifs, adding gilding and a rich palette to give great depth to the scene. The frame, too, was incised and painted by the artist, creating a complete, integrated artistic whole. Crisp was born in Canada, and was known for his mural painting in both Canada and the United States, including a set of murals for the new Centre Block, part of the House of Commons, installed in the 1920s.
- Creator:Arthur Crisp (Painter)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall very good, with minor paint losses, especially on the frame.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865149091732
About the Seller
4.9
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2009
536 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Philadelphia, PA
- Return Policy