Edward Andersson, Swedish Art Deco Cubist Charcoal Drawing on Paper, 1930
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Dimensions: Height 76 cm (30 inches) x Width 59 cm (24 inches)
Edward Andersson, Swedish modernist charcoal drawing on paper, signed and dated 1930.
This striking early 20th-century composition depicts a stylised female figure rendered through an intricate arrangement of geometric shapes, sweeping curves and angular lines. The woman's face and upper body emerge from an abstract composition of overlapping forms, creating a fascinating interplay between figuration and abstraction.
Executed entirely in charcoal, the drawing demonstrates a confident use of contrasting tones, from delicate shading to deep black accents. The carefully balanced composition combines the geometric language of Cubism with the elegant, flowing forms associated with Art Deco.
The elongated proportions, simplified facial features and rhythmic arrangement of shapes give the work a distinctive character, reflecting the artistic developments of European modernism during the interwar period.
Signed with the artist's monogram and dated 1930 in the lower left corner.