Carl H. Berberich, Lady with Feathered Hat, Verso Nude Female, 1926, Gouache on Paper

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Berberich, Carl Heinz. This impressive work depicts a sophisticated lady in the style of the 1920s and is dated 1926. … Read more Berberich, Carl Heinz. This impressive work depicts a sophisticated lady in the style of the 1920s and is dated 1926. The front is masterfully executed in gouache on paper and measures approximately 50 × 38.1 cm. The composition presents an elegantly seated female figure, dressed in a wide-brimmed black feathered hat, a striking animal-print coat, and a flowing, golden-yellow skirt. Against a deep red, dramatically shaded background, the figure, with her black stockings and sophisticated demeanor, exudes the typical glamour and decadent elegance of the Roaring Twenties. The reverse (verso) reveals another fascinating work: a very free, sensual nude study of a woman, likely created with pastels and colored pencils. This sketch-like depiction, rendered in soft, reddish hatching, focuses on the voluptuous curves of the female back, alluringly clad only in dark stockings. Works executed on both sides always possess a special collector's value, as they offer direct insight into the artist's creative process and experimental working methods. Stylistically, this magnificent print embodies the unmistakable spirit of Art Deco and the Roaring Twenties, making it a highly attractive, museum-quality collector's item. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less