Description: EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE FIGURATIVE LANDSCAPE IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING BY ESTEEMED CALIFORNIA PAINTER CHAROLETTE ZIMMERMANN UNDERWOOD. (American 1880-1966). THIS WORK DEPICTS A MASTERFULLY RENDERED SPANISH COURTYARD SCENE. SHE’S A BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANTLY DRESSED BAILAORA FLAMENCO DANCER PERFORMING IN A OPULENT SPANISH REVIVAL COURTYARD. THE GARDENERS STARE AT HER WITH AWE AND ADMIRATION AS SHE GRACEFULLY SPINS WITH HER ARMS EXTENDED, DEMONSTRATING FREEDOM AND PRIDE IN THE POSTURE OF A SKILLFUL FLAMENCO DANCER. THE GROUNDS ARE COMPRISED OF SCULPTED MANICURED TREES AND EXOTIC PLANTS DIVIDED BY A TERRACOTTA STONE WALKWAY EXTENDING TO A GRAY COBBLESTONE PRIVACY WALL. BEYOND THE WALL IS A SCENIC VIEW OF A MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN RANGE AND PARTIALLY CLOUDY SKIES. SIMPLY AMAZING. THIS PIECE IS SIGNED IN THE LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER. IT’S DATED 1940 ON THE VERSO. GOOD OVERALL VINTAGE CONDITION. THERE'S MILD PAINT LOSS AND SCRATCHES TO THE FRAME, AS SHOWN. IT DOES NOT DETRACT FROM ITS BEAUTY IN ANY WAY. DIMENSIONS: 28”H x 34”W Charlotte M. Zimmerman Underwood Born: 1880 - San Bernardino, California Died: 1966 - San Bernardino, California Known for: Floral Still Lifes She was born in San Bernardino, CA, on April 23, 1880. Early in life, Charlotte married A. J. Underwood. A lifelong resident of her native city, she died there on Aug. 16, 1966. Her work includes floral still lifes and figurative landscape scenes—exh: San Bernardino AA, 1936. Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940." Death Records Flamenco is a passionate Spanish dance. The performance is also known for its singing, guitar playing, romance and colourful costumes. People describe Flamenco as a state of mind in that it is an expression of deep emotions. In addition, it creates a connection with the audience. the freedom and pride of the posture, flirtatious movements by the female, desplantes, and the richness of bodily expression, sensitivity, and profoundness of the movements.
Price: 900 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Artist: Charolette Underwood
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Charolette Underwood
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Early 20th Century (1900-1920)
Material: Canvas
Item Length: 34 in
Framing: Framed
Region of Origin: California, USA
Subject: Landscape, Figures, Dancing
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1940
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 28 in
Style: Impressionism, Figurative Art
Theme: Art, Dance, People
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 34 in
Culture: Dance Impressionism
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
