The painting depicts a group of elegant young women portrayed in Lempicka's characteristic Art Deco style, featuring geometric forms and distinct chiaroscuro. The composition focuses on portrait views of the figures, highlighting both their individuality and the shared atmosphere of the 1930s era.

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:

    1930

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Theme:

    group portrait, femininity, decoration, Art Deco

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting shows modern, confident women – a symbol of the interwar period, combining bold expression with elegance and decadent aesthetics. The depiction emphasizes the social status and individuality of the models.

The key to interpreting the work

Pay attention to the Art Deco aesthetics typical for Lempicka: geometric simplifications, clear contours, and light shading. Interpret the painting as a tribute to female strength and style during the interwar period.

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