Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) (after) - "La Dormeuse, 1930"

- Tamara de Lempicka (after), giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm - refers to paper thickness/density)

- Signed in the plate.

- Stamp on verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Size: 42 x 51cm.

- Tamara de Lempicka (1898–1980) stands as one of the defining figures of Art Deco painting, capturing the elegance, sensuality, and modern spirit of the interwar period with a distinctive visual language. Her work bridges classical tradition and modernity, often discussed in relation to artists such as Picasso and Léger, while echoing the refined linearity of Ingres and the stylised figuration of Modigliani. Today, her images resonate strongly within the same visual universe that attracts interest around names like Warhol, Hockney, Richter, and contemporary art linked to fashion, design, and luxury aesthetics.

Created in 1930, La Dormeuse represents one of the most refined expressions of Lempicka’s mature style. The composition focuses on a reclining female figure captured in a moment of quiet intimacy, her body rendered with smooth, sculptural volumes and a controlled interplay of light and shadow. The elongated forms, polished surfaces, and carefully modelled skin tones create a sense of both sensuality and distance, a balance that defines Lempicka’s approach and aligns her work with broader modern explorations of the human figure seen in Picasso or Modigliani, yet always maintaining her unmistakable Art Deco precision.

Rather than narrative, the piece emphasizes form, texture, and atmosphere. The soft drapery, the curve of the body, and the subtle contrast between warm skin and cool background tones generate a composition that feels both intimate and highly constructed. This clarity of design and visual refinement places Lempicka within a lineage that connects modern painting with the aesthetics of architecture, fashion, and decorative arts, areas that continue to intersect with artists such as Léger or later figures engaged with modern visual culture.

Today, La Dormeuse stands among the most iconic representations of Lempicka’s work, embodying the timeless glamour and sophistication that define her legacy. Its combination of sensual form, technical precision, and strong visual identity ensures its continued relevance within the international art market, where Lempicka is consistently associated with major names such as Picasso, Miró, Warhol, Lagasse, Richter, Kusama, and contemporary art, in a context where elegant, design-driven compositions maintain enduring appeal.