This lot consists of a hand painted Oil on Board rendered in style of the Cuban artist Amelia Pelaez (1896-1968)
In 1917, her family moved to Havana, to the La Víbora district, and this gave her the opportunity to enter the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes "San Alejandro" at the rather late age of 20 years (students at this academy usually start at 12–13 years of age). She was among Leopoldo Romanach's favorite students. In 1924 she graduated from San Alejandro, and exhibited her paintings for the first time, along with another Cuban female painter, Maria Pepa Lamarque, at the Association of Painters and Sculptors in Havana. Receiving a small government grant, she travelled to New York City in the Summer of 1924 and began six months of study at the Art Students' League. In 1927, after being awarded a larger grant, she began studying in France, while paying short visits to Spain, Italy, and other countries.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 9.4"x11.8" (24x30cm)
Framed 11.8"x13.7" (30x35cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private French Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. All the pieces in this catalog are sold in the style of the artist, they are not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. They are not included in the artist's catalog. In the artist's style means that the piece may have been painted by the artist, or someone else inspired by the artist's style. The authority of this piece is unknown. Some pieces are accompanied by certificates issued by independent art appraisal, if you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us.