The Spanish Dancer (La Danseuse Espagnole), 1945
The Spanish Dancer (La Danseuse Espagnole), 1945
Dietz Edzard
oil on wood panel
35.25 x 31.5 inches
Framed 44 x 40.25 inches
Signed lower left
#006217
Capturing the romantic city of lights, Dietz Edzard celebrated canvases depict the times of his generation, portraying life in all of its glory, although faced with hardship and war. Returning to Paris after military duty, Edzard's intense lust for life thrived deeply, connecting to his subjects with outbursts of passion which poured majestically into his work. Establishing himself as a portrait painter, "The Spanish Dancer" exemplifies this intense connection triumphantly; the playfulness of light highlighting her face, her stance, and the expressions of the musicians placed behind her, is a complete view into the past, transporting us to this moment through each nuance that Edzard has portrayed effortlessly. This piece is signed lower left and is housed in a robust gilt wood carved museum quality frame with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed.
