April 17, 2024
EMIL THULIN (1891 - 1965) Lovely DECO NUDE Midwest Regionalist O/B Swedish
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I bought this for the beautiful form, skin and delicacy of this woman. It's everything you could want in a 1930s DECO painting. (I don't know the date certain, but given his career dates, I assume it was in the 30's.) The palate is exquisite as is the woman's poise and beauty. A 30's ideal of femininity. Thulin's auctions range form $300 to $1,100 range, and this is one of his best in my opinion. A top auction house I took it to agrees. (But they want 25%.) The painting measures 16 x 20" with a nice period wood frame, though I think a silver leaf frame would complement her better.From AskArt:Born July 22, 1891 in New York City, Emil Thulin was the son of Joanna and Neil Thulin. When very young his family moved to 960 W. Harvard Terrace, Evanston, Illinois, where he spent his entire life.He was an evening student at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1911 to 1914 where he studied under Boutwood, Schroeder and Reynolds. In 1919 he also studied at the Academy Julian in Paris. Thulin exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1920 through 1925. He also exhibited in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.He was awarded prizes from his exhibits with the Swedish Club of Chicago in 1932 and 1935; also in Milwaukee and Pittsburgh. Member of the Palette and Chisel Club and the Artists Guild of Chicago.A veteran of WWI, the
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