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Walter Charles Klett

Hellenic Hypotenuse. Nudes among Greek Columns

Documentation

Signed

Origin

United States, New York

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Oil on Masonite

Dimensions

W.	21.5 in;	H.	17.25 in;
W.	54.61 cm;	H.	43.82 cm;

Condition

Fair. An old layer of damar varnish is yellowing and darkening of colors slightly. Period Frame shows wear with painting chipping - The work would benefit from a light cleaning and then the colors will sing.

Creation Date

1945-1950

Description

Klett was an in-demand illustrator in the post-war period of the late 1940's and 1950's. and . His work appeared in many of the newsstand magazines at the time.
This work is a personal artistic effort. It reflects the avant-garde artistic sentiment of the time. Surrealism.
A partially clad female figure seen from the back is replicated again to the background.
Both figure looking out to a timeless and surreal scene, not unlike those depicted by Giorgio de Chirico and Paul Delvaux
Oil on Masonite . Inscribe on verso. Hellenic Hypotenuse. Property of Peyton Bruns, Palm Beach
Framed Size 29.75 x 25.75 - The Framed Size should appear larger on the digitally place photos.

Styles / Movements

Conceptualism, Post Impressionism, Surrealism

Incollect Reference Number

441709