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"Nude in Tropical Garden, " Brilliantly-Hued Art Deco Painting by Cenci, 1949

About the Item

Perfumed with the heady colors and forms of tropical flowers such poppy and hibiscus, this arresting Art Deco watercolor was painted by Gustavo Cenci, best known for his part in painting an ambitious set of WPA murals for the post office in Port Chester, New York. Here, the artist depicts a female nude figure with golden hair lit by the tropical sun, surrounded by flowers in vivid shades of pink, purple, yellow and orange. The painting is signed and dated 1949.
  • Creator:
    Gustavo Cenci (Painter)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1949
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86513172822
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