Title: Tamara de Lempicka
Published Year: 2020
Publisher: Bosz Publishing House
Author(s): Maria Anna Potocka, Marisa de LempickaISBN: 978-83-7576-683-7
Number of pages: 168
Number of Pictures: 212
Size: 11.8 x 9.4 x 1 inches (30 × 24 × 1.8 cm)
Weight: 1.98 pounds (0.9 kg)
About the book: Exceptional, high end brand new art album with the most comprehensive selection of the paintings from the legendarny queen of art déco. Tamara de Lempicka is a magnificent art book published in cooperation with a great-granddaughter of the artist, Marisa de Lempicka. The exquisite composition of the album, with carefully selected paintings, drawings and photographs, acquaint readers with artist’s brilliant oeuvre and introduce them into the intriguing world of “the queen of art déco.” The emotional texts, written specially for the album by Marisa de Lempicka, describe at first the artist’s biography, then sentimentally bring back Marisa de Lempicka’s memories of a vacation spent with her famous great-grandmother. The third concluding part details the artist’s relevance nowadays. The renowned Polish art philosopher, Maria Anna Potocka authored an essay that depicts noteworthy observations and interpretation of de Lempicka’s art and life. Furthermore she analyzes the influence exerted on the history of art by de Lempicka as well as the impact of the art on the artist and her life. The album stands out with its variety of absorbing texts and marvelous compilation of quaint photographs, impressive canvas, and fabulous drawings.
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 by Maria Anna Potocka, Marisa de Lempicka
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.