All the activity of the city condensed in a dense, dynamic street scene! Signed H. Hartog, it is likely to be an early work by Henricus Marie (Harry) den Hartog (1902-1984), dating from his stay in Paris in the early 1920s.
De Hartog was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and studied art at the Rotterdam Academy. After completing his studies, he continued his training in France.
In 1923, de Hartog moved to Australia and settled in Sydney. He quickly established himself as a leading figure in the local art scene, introducing cubism to Australian audiences and inspiring other artists to experiment with the style. He held several solo exhibitions in Sydney throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and his work was also exhibited in group shows in Australia and abroad.
Measuring 23 x 16 cm, the pastel on paper is signed at the lower right. The overall framed size is 38.5 x 29 cm
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1129990
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 23cm (9.1inches)Width is 16cm (6.3inches)Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)
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