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Waldorf Astoria Art Deco Illustration

Creator: Charles Perry Weimer
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Artist Charles Perry Weimer employs thin black horizontal lines that intersect with thin black vertical lines. The result is a highly stylized pulsating image of the new Waldorf Astoria that emerges from an abstract background.
Great art is not always done by famous artists. This is a prime example. It was done by a lesser-known but brilliant artist with a distinctive graphic style. Looking at the work, the viewer has to ask himself , "how did he do this and get it right?" It was most likely done on assignment for a newspaper or magazine. The Waldorf Astoria New York is an Art Deco landmark and icon of glamour and luxury. On it's opening in 1931, it was t was the tallest and largest hotel in the world at the time, covering the entire block. It's distinctive Art Deco look was celebrated in all media at the time, including postcards. Signed lower right—overall good condition. The diagonal stuff in the lower right quadrant has received some conservation and is most visible under raking light.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New Jersey
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Ink,Gouache,Pen on paper
Condition:	Good. Overall good condition. Diagonal skuff in the lower right quadrant has received some conservation and mostly visible under raking light.
Creation Date:	1932 circa
Styles / Movements:	Surrealism, Black & White, Illustration
Incollect Reference #:	629024

Dimensions

W.	18.2 in;	H.	20.5 in;
W.	46.23 cm;	H.	52.07 cm;

Message from Seller:

You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.