Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) (after) - "Perspective, 1923"





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Description from the seller
- 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: 42,5 x 52,5cm.
- Tamara de Lempicka’s Perspective (1923) is a striking early example of her elegant, sensual and unmistakably modern Art Deco vision. Created in the atmosphere of interwar Paris, the work combines the sculptural presence of the female nude with a sharply constructed architectural background, creating a composition where body, space and geometry seem to merge. The reclining and seated figures show Lempicka’s distinctive language: smooth volumes, polished surfaces, theatrical lighting and a powerful sense of modern femininity.
The work reflects the visual world that made Tamara de Lempicka one of the most recognisable artists of the twentieth century, positioned between Art Deco glamour, Cubist structure and the sophisticated culture of the 1920s. Her work connects naturally with the elegance of fashion, design and luxury interiors, while also entering into dialogue with artists such as Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse, Léger, Man Ray, Klimt and Schiele. In Perspective, the angular cityscape and monumental bodies create a refined tension between classic beauty and modern urban life.
Today, Lempicka’s imagery remains highly desirable for lovers of vintage style, Art Deco interiors, modernist décor and strong female portraiture. Her visual language also resonates with later icons of pop and contemporary art, from Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Haring and Hockney to Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst, all part of a wider trend in which museum images become powerful symbols of taste, identity and design. With its bold composition, sensual elegance and unmistakable 1920s atmosphere, Perspective is an ideal image for sophisticated interiors, creative studios, fashion-inspired spaces and rooms where art, architecture and timeless glamour meet.
Seller's Story
- 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: 42,5 x 52,5cm.
- Tamara de Lempicka’s Perspective (1923) is a striking early example of her elegant, sensual and unmistakably modern Art Deco vision. Created in the atmosphere of interwar Paris, the work combines the sculptural presence of the female nude with a sharply constructed architectural background, creating a composition where body, space and geometry seem to merge. The reclining and seated figures show Lempicka’s distinctive language: smooth volumes, polished surfaces, theatrical lighting and a powerful sense of modern femininity.
The work reflects the visual world that made Tamara de Lempicka one of the most recognisable artists of the twentieth century, positioned between Art Deco glamour, Cubist structure and the sophisticated culture of the 1920s. Her work connects naturally with the elegance of fashion, design and luxury interiors, while also entering into dialogue with artists such as Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse, Léger, Man Ray, Klimt and Schiele. In Perspective, the angular cityscape and monumental bodies create a refined tension between classic beauty and modern urban life.
Today, Lempicka’s imagery remains highly desirable for lovers of vintage style, Art Deco interiors, modernist décor and strong female portraiture. Her visual language also resonates with later icons of pop and contemporary art, from Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Haring and Hockney to Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst, all part of a wider trend in which museum images become powerful symbols of taste, identity and design. With its bold composition, sensual elegance and unmistakable 1920s atmosphere, Perspective is an ideal image for sophisticated interiors, creative studios, fashion-inspired spaces and rooms where art, architecture and timeless glamour meet.
