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A grotesque and unsavory gathering of creatures is assembled in this inventive signed work which is disguised as a children’s fairy tale – in this mixed medium drawing from the German expressionist artist Heinrich Kley. Here two nude nymphs shower yellow flowers upon the body of an upright champion in the heroic mold, while an […]

The Jealousy of Man

Artist: Heinrich Kley
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Tagged With: 1910s, 1920s, erotic, fairy tale, fantasy, german, german expressionism, grotesque, Heinrich Kley, Jugendstil, nude, nymph, spiritual, vienna secessionist
Added to Gallery: January 1, 2017

  In this whimsically imaginative drawing from the German expressionist and Jugendstil artist Heinrich Kley, a nude water nymph, whose form and pose evoke Venus, frightens away a sea demon as her consort, a dolphin of sorts, looks on laughing. In this mixed medium detailed work, Kley inverts the viewers expectation of women’s sensuality in […]

Nude Nymph & Sea Demon

Artist: Heinrich Kley
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Tagged With: 1910s, 1920s, aquatic, art nouveau, erotic, fantasy, german, german expressionism, grotesque, Heinrich Kley, Jugendstil, nude, nymph, vienna secessionist
Added to Gallery: January 1, 2017

  This dark and cleverly conceived and technically brilliant tinted pen & ink drawing with gouache highlights exemplifies the German expressionist artist Heinrich Kley’s brooding and satirical vision of mankind. At first take, we see a bear, ogre, and frog cavorting in a circus-like atmosphere, but on further reflection the scene turns darker. Kley’s pessimism […]

Bizarre Idea

Artist: Heinrich Kley
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Tagged With: 1910s, 1920s, art nouveau, fantasy, german, german expressionism, grotesque, Heinrich Kley, Jugendstil, nude, spiritual, vienna secessionist
Added to Gallery: July 10, 2013

An inspired and inventive take on the biblical epic of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Blaine was a unique talent, and counter culture avant-garde artist who worked outside of the confines of the mainstream. A life-long bohemian, his work became increasingly sexual and marginalized from the norm of illustration art, and as time went on he counted the magician Dunninger among his closest friends, and most important patrons. His eerie and erotic style bore witness to his fascination with dark arts.

Garden of Eden

Artist: Mahlon Blaine
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Tagged With: 1950s, Adam & Eve, allegorical, avant-garde, Eden, grotesque, Mahlon Blaine, Marion Davies, nude, satyr
Added to Gallery: June 15, 2010

A fantastic original oil on board illustration by George Washington Hood exploring Swedish mythology, illustrating the story Silverwhite & Lillwacker in “The Swedish Fairy Book.” Caption reads “Then Silverwhite drew his sword with a great sweep, & rushed upon the sea troll.” From the Golden Age of Illustration this painting is a magical work that is beautifully framed and ready to enjoy, a 1921 First Edition copy of the published book with illustration featured on page 44 is included in the sale.

Silverwhite & Lillwacker

Artist: George Washington Hood
Price:  SOLD

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Tagged With: 1920s, fairy tale, fantasy, George Washington Hood, grotesque, original interior illustration, swedish
Added to Gallery: May 12, 2009

A whimsical pen and ink drawing by Heinrich Kley depicting a pair of crocodiles holding a tightrope for an art nouveau circus aerialist balancing with umbrella. Titled in the corner by the artist Seiltanz or “Rope Walk.” A fine example of Kley’s dazzling technical skills, work also visits the artist’s penchant for humanizing the animal kingdom. Beautifully framed and matted in a period fine gold gilt plein air aesthetic antique frame.

Rope Walk

Artist: Heinrich Kley
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Tagged With: 1910s, art nouveau, circus, fine art, german, german expressionism, grotesque, Heinrich Kley, Jugendstil, original illustration art
Added to Gallery: March 19, 2008

 

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    Grapefruit Moon Gallery, based in Minneapolis MN, specializes in vintage pin up and original illustration art.  We are the proud home of the Bunny Yeager archives.

    Since 2003, Grapefruit Moon Gallery has been a leading dealer of exclusive original paintings by Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, Earl Moran, Rolf Armstrong and Henry Clive, as well as vintage photographs, prints, and period decorative arts in ceramic and metal.

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