Lot 390
Constantin Terechkovitch (1902-1978)
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This work is at once a testament to Terechkovitch’s artistic bravura: a beautiful and serene portrait of a woman that seems to palpitate with liveliness. The subject for this work evokes a sense of traditionalism, skillful portraiture that holds its roots in traditional Western art, but Terechkovitch’s use of colour presents something entirely novel. The sitter is composed with broad strokes of bold colours that appear to almost have been squeezed directly from the tube. Despite the spontaneity implied by the audacity of his paint handling, Terechkovitch has skillfully crafted the image.