Title: Tamara de Lempicka: Malarstwo / Paintings
Published Year: 2022
Publisher: Bosz Publishing House
Author(s): Maria Anna PotockaLanguage(s) of the text: English, Polish
ISBN: 978-83-7576-500-7
Number of pages: 64
Number of Pictures: 56
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches (14 × 19 × 1 cm
Weight: 0.88 pounds (0.4 kg)
About the book: This exquisite mini-size album presents a curated selection of the most significant paintings by Queen of Art Decco - Tamara de Lempicka, one of the most original and visionary artists of the twentieth century. The Queen of Art Deco came from a wealthy, influential family. From an early age she was interested in art, with which she often interacted. Living an elegant, brilliant scandalous life in Paris, she made a splash with her portraits of luminous, vivid colors with clear shadows and in non-standard styling. The Self-Portrait in a Green Bugatti, Portrait of Ira P. and the nudes of Andromeda and The Woman with a Pigeon come from this period. After moving to the United States, she mainly painted portraits of Hollywood stars, being famous for her lush and decadent lifestyle. Nudes occupy a special place in Łempicka's work. A perfect example is Raphael's Beauty, an art deco masterpiece that captures the sensuality of the model and accentuates her body.
About the artist: Tamara de Lempicka was an exceptionally talented painter, known for her passionate attention to detail. Her works often reflect the vibrant and hedonistic lifestyle she led, featuring motifs of beautiful women, handsome men, nudity, and sensuality. In the art world, she was renowned for her bold personality and indulgence in night escapades, alcohol, drugs, and physical pleasures. Lempicka distinctive Art Deco style was characterized by geometric forms, vivid colors, and a profound desire to convey beauty.Women were the primary subjects of Lempicka paintings. She created portraits of both high-ranking society ladies and prostitutes she encountered on the streets, dedicating equal commitment to each piece. Her clients frequently commissioned life-size portraits, making meticulous detail crucial. Just as in her private life, Łempicka’s art was unrestrained and provocative, often designed to shock and captivate. She disregarded conventional norms and societal expectations, revolutionizing portrait painting in the first half of the 20th century.
Tamara de Lempicka: Malarstwo / Paintings
Seller hereby declare that all artwork was transformed directly from the original paintings of Lempicka by BoSz Publishing under authorization from Marisa de Lempicka. All products are created in cooperation with, and with permission from, the Tamara de Lempicka Estate.