Bidspirit auction | Alexander Canedo (1902-1978)

Alexander Canedo (1902-1978) - ALEXANDER CANEDO (1902-1978) CONTE CRAYON ON PAPER. Alexander Canedo (1902-1978) Portrait of Willa Second quarter of the 20th Century. The beautifully drafted portrait displaying incredible tonal qualities is signed lower right. The subject, a beautiful young African American woman named Willa, is presented in a Classical profile pose an elaborate updo coiffure punctuated by small spherical ornaments and a similar earring. Her blouse is meticulously detailed and positioned far below her shoulders. It is worth noting here that the art critic Frank E. Washburn once wrote, 'Canedo uses his forms not only to convey corporeal beauty, but, as the best Greek masters did, to reveal inner states of mind. The back of the framing for this present piece is inscribed, 'Our maid - 1958 - 1960 married Clark Gable's butler - 1963.' Alexander Canedo was a Mexican American painter and illustrator associated with the surrealism and magic realism art movements of the mid-20th century. As an illustrator he created covers for pulp magazines like Astounding Science Fiction throughout the 1940s. As an artist, he is best known for his figurative, surrealist-imagery that blends dreamlike symbolism with meticulous realism. Sight size measures 14.5 x 14.25 with a framed size of 26.75 x 26 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sight size measures 14.5 x 14.25 with a framed size of 26.75 x 26 inches. Condition Apparently the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist during his lifetime.