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Art Deco Print by Maurice de Becque for "Sonnica la Courtisane"

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A 1928 color etching signed in pencil by Maurice de Becque for "Sonnica de Courtisane" by Vincente Blasco-Ibanez, this piece exhibits the stylized, moderne style we call Art Deco. Depicting three nude women in various stages of sleep and swoon in a shadowy foreground, the piece puts its spotlight on a classical statue of a nude male in the background. This gorgeous print makes use of a wide range of color: deep blacks, rich grays and gray-rose. De Becque was known for his Art Deco illustrations, including a book of letters by Montesquieu published in 1925.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920s
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  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1105308651336

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