The portrait depicts an elegant man, probably Mr. Tadeusz de Lempicki, dressed in a suit or tuxedo. The painting is in the Art Deco style, characterized by geometric and stylized approach to form with clear contours and polished texture. The composition emphasizes the dignity and seriousness of the figure, with balanced light and shadow, giving the painting drama and elegance.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Tamara Lempicka

  • Date of birth and death

    June 16, 1894 – March 18, 1980

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Art Deco

  • Significant works

    The Dream (1927), Self-portrait Tamara in a Green Bugatti (1929), The Musician (1929), Adam and Eve (1932)

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1928

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Theme:

    portrait, masculinity, elegance, art deco

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting expresses modern masculinity, combining traditional portraiture with avant-garde Art Deco style. It shows both the individuality of the model and the character of the era in which the artist lived and created.

The key to interpreting the work

Pay attention to strong lines, geometric shapes, and contrasts of light and shadow that define the figure and face of the portrayed. The styling of the painting combines classical portrait form with modern aesthetics.

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