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Charles Relyea

A well rendered and rare surviving 1920s original oil on board illustration by the prolific New York artist Charles M. Relyea. Featuring an art deco Indian Maiden this is a fine example of American calendar art and was a widely published image titled “Chums” which evokes the allure of the Indian Maiden and wonderfully captures the Depression-era popular fascination with exotic-themed escapism.

Chums

Artist: Charles Relyea

Filed Under: Pin-Up & Glamour Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1920s, american, art deco, Charles Relyea, exoticism, flapper, Great Depression, illustration, indian maiden, jazz age, native american, new york city, original calendar art
Added to Gallery: October 19, 2009

 

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