Wyndham Lewis, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1882-1957, “ The Dancers,” 9x10”

Description: This stunning painting by Wyndham Lewis showcases the beauty and grace of dancers in the Art Nouveau period. The piece is handcrafted on paper, measures 9x10 inches and comes framed. It features the signature of the artist himself, making it a truly unique and valuable addition to any art collection. The painting is a wonderful representation of the Vorticist movement that emerged in the early 20th century, combining elements of Cubism and Futurism with a focus on the power of movement. Its intricate details and vibrant colors capture the essence of the time period, transporting the viewer to a world of beauty and wonder. In 1912, Lewis exhibited his work at the second Postimpressionist exhibition: Cubo-Futurist illustrations to Timon of Athens and three major oil paintings. In 1912, he was commissioned to produce a decorative mural, a drop curtain, and more designs for The Cave of the Golden Calf, an avant-garde cabaret and nightclub on Heddon Street. From 1913 to 1915, Lewis developed the style of geometric abstraction for which he is best known today, which his friend Ezra Pound dubbed, “Vorticism.” Lewis sought to combine the strong structure of Cubism, which he found was not, “alive,” with the liveliness of Futurist art, which lacked structure. The combination was a strikingly dramatic critique of modernity. In his early visual works, Lewis may have been influenced by Bergson's process philosophy. Though he was later savagely critical of Bergson, he admitted in a letter to Theodore Weiss, (19 April 1949), that he, “began by embracing his evolutionary system." Nietzsche was an equally important influence.

Price: 3800 USD

Location: Homosassa, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-11T17:46:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 47 USD