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"Reclining Male Nude", Drawing by Edward Wolfe

Creator: Edward Wolfe
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
This important, beautifully rendered drawing of a reclining male nude figure was made by Edward Wolfe, who was born in South Africa but spent much of his career in Great Britain in the company of Duncan Grant and other celebrated gay artists. A year after arriving in England in 1916, Roger Fry invited Wolfe to join the Omega Workshops, where he painted and designed furniture with strong colors influenced by the Fauvist movement. Wolfe connected to Grant and the Bloomsbury Group where, he said, his ‘life really began." Wolfe's work is held in the collections of the Tate Gallery, the Royal Academy, the National Portrait Gallery, London and the Dixson Galleries in Australia. The drawing is on a warm, pale brown paper, and is signed in the lower righthand corner. The drawing has been auctioned several times over the years, and old labels remain on the reverse. Dimensions include matte and frame.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	paper
Condition:	Good. We strive to note significant conditions such as damage, repairs, or losses, but the absence of a note does not imply perfect condition. Buyers are encouraged to request additional photos or a condition report prior to purchase. All items are sold as is.
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Other
Dealer Reference #:	2821
Incollect Reference #:	886257

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	19.75 in;	D.	1.75 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	50.17 cm;	D.	4.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design