Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) (after) - "Adam and Eve, 1931"






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Description from the seller
- Tamara de Lempicka (after), authorized giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper. (approx. 300gsm).
Stamp on the verso.
- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.
Size: 39 x 59.5 cm.
Tamara de Lempicka, born in 1898 in Warsaw, Poland, was a renowned Art Deco painter celebrated for her glamorous and sensual portraits, which embodied the spirit of the 1920s and 1930s. Her work is characterized by bold, clean lines, a striking use of color, and a blend of neoclassicism with cubism, creating a distinct and modern style. She became known as the 'baroness with a brush' due to her high-society connections and the fashionable, wealthy subjects she often painted. Lempicka’s style was associated with elegance, luxury, and a strong sense of individuality, perfectly reflecting the opulence of the Art Deco era.
Her paintings are highly valued in the art market, with works such as Portrait de Marjorie Ferry selling for over $21 million in 2020. Lempicka's works have gained increasing recognition over the years, making her one of the most sought-after female artists of the 20th century.
"Adam and Eve" from 1931 is a striking example of Tamara de Lempicka’s ability to combine classical themes with a modern aesthetic. In this work, she portrays the biblical figures of Adam and Eve with her signature smooth, almost sculptural forms. The figures are depicted in a sensuous embrace, with muscular, idealized bodies that reflect both strength and vulnerability. Eve holds an apple, symbolizing the fall of man, while the geometric, industrial background creates a contrast between the figures’ timeless beauty and the modern world they inhabit.
The piece is rendered in Lempicka’s characteristic Art Deco style, with strong contrasts of light and shadow and a meticulous attention to the human form. The mix of classical subjects with contemporary techniques highlights her unique ability to bridge tradition and modernity.
In summary, Tamara de Lempicka’s 'Adam and Eve' exemplifies her distinctive style, merging classical themes with Art Deco elegance. Her works continue to captivate collectors, and her iconic pieces remain some of the most valuable from the 20th century.
Some artists of similar importance, Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Sorolla, Banksy, Brainwash, Miró, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Rothko, Lautrec, Matisse, Modigliani, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Kandinsky, Warhol, Buffa, Tura, Castle, Ponti, Knoll, Le Corbusier, Robert, Johns, Starck, Breuer, Nelson, Mogensen, Ponti, Bertoia, Urquiola, Chillida, Magistretti, Gauguin, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Botero, Katz, Braque, Soulages, Hockney, among others.
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Seller's Story
- Tamara de Lempicka (after), authorized giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper. (approx. 300gsm).
Stamp on the verso.
- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.
Size: 39 x 59.5 cm.
Tamara de Lempicka, born in 1898 in Warsaw, Poland, was a renowned Art Deco painter celebrated for her glamorous and sensual portraits, which embodied the spirit of the 1920s and 1930s. Her work is characterized by bold, clean lines, a striking use of color, and a blend of neoclassicism with cubism, creating a distinct and modern style. She became known as the 'baroness with a brush' due to her high-society connections and the fashionable, wealthy subjects she often painted. Lempicka’s style was associated with elegance, luxury, and a strong sense of individuality, perfectly reflecting the opulence of the Art Deco era.
Her paintings are highly valued in the art market, with works such as Portrait de Marjorie Ferry selling for over $21 million in 2020. Lempicka's works have gained increasing recognition over the years, making her one of the most sought-after female artists of the 20th century.
"Adam and Eve" from 1931 is a striking example of Tamara de Lempicka’s ability to combine classical themes with a modern aesthetic. In this work, she portrays the biblical figures of Adam and Eve with her signature smooth, almost sculptural forms. The figures are depicted in a sensuous embrace, with muscular, idealized bodies that reflect both strength and vulnerability. Eve holds an apple, symbolizing the fall of man, while the geometric, industrial background creates a contrast between the figures’ timeless beauty and the modern world they inhabit.
The piece is rendered in Lempicka’s characteristic Art Deco style, with strong contrasts of light and shadow and a meticulous attention to the human form. The mix of classical subjects with contemporary techniques highlights her unique ability to bridge tradition and modernity.
In summary, Tamara de Lempicka’s 'Adam and Eve' exemplifies her distinctive style, merging classical themes with Art Deco elegance. Her works continue to captivate collectors, and her iconic pieces remain some of the most valuable from the 20th century.
Some artists of similar importance, Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Sorolla, Banksy, Brainwash, Miró, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Rothko, Lautrec, Matisse, Modigliani, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Kandinsky, Warhol, Buffa, Tura, Castle, Ponti, Knoll, Le Corbusier, Robert, Johns, Starck, Breuer, Nelson, Mogensen, Ponti, Bertoia, Urquiola, Chillida, Magistretti, Gauguin, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Botero, Katz, Braque, Soulages, Hockney, among others.
Tags # new, oriental, Asian, gift, cushions, ideas, bed, sofa, chair, tablecloth, tapestry, elegance, country, antique, bronze, gold, rare, ivory, silver, ct, carats, decor, curtains, cushion, chic, leopard, elephant, monkey, fabric, kanga, fabric, kanga, frey, panini, pokemon, star wars, marilyn monroe, interior design, antiquity, pop, vintage, crystal, exclusive, eclectic, numbered, decoration, poster, clock, ormolu, mirror, retro, vintage, collector, wood, glass, luxury, malachite, stone, ruby, rabbi red, blue, diamond, sparkling, ring, necklace, earring, bronze, louis, rolex, velvet, jean-michel basquiat, pablo picasso, david hockney, roy lichtenstein, joan miro, banksy, pierre soulages, karl lagasse, mel ramos, andy warhol, toulouse lautrec, gustav klimt, henri matisse, damien hirst, jeff koons, keith haring, matt groening, gerhard richter, yayoi kusama, mark rothko, takashi murakami, armando testa, bernard villemot, georges braque, juan garcia ripolles, rene magritte, laurence jenk, richard orlinski, ommo wille, james rizzi, milo manara, wayne thiebaud, leonetto cappiello, kandinsky, salvador dali, giovanni buffa, aldo tura, wendell castle, eames, ponti, florence knoll, minimalist, coa, artificial, token, certificate, crypto, limited, framed, industrial, le corbusier, breuer, fashion, linen, luxury, sex, nude, erotic, sea, mont blanc, porsche, nintendo, apple, the beatles, rolling stones, carolina herrera, gucci, prada, calvin klein, christian dior, chanel, hermes, louis vuitton, loewe, artemide, kartell, lego, omega, cartier, alessi, the simpsons, playmobil, messi, disney, drawing, cel, barbie, kaws, earrings, watch, statue, sculpture, bonsai, antiques, patchwork, fabric.
