Bidspirit auction | ALEXANDER CANEDO FIGURATIVE MALE DANCER

ALEXANDER CANEDO FIGURATIVE MALE DANCER OIL ON CANVAS - This striking mid-century figurative work by Alexander Canedo (1902–1978) depicts a male figure in theatrical or balletic attire against a textured blue background. The artist’s signature precision in rendering anatomy is evident in the subject's powerful musculature and dramatic pose, while the stylized costume elements add a touch of Surrealist influence. Signed ”CANEDO” at the lower left, the painting is presented in a period-correct Art Deco style frame that complements the work's clean lines and modern sensibility. Male Nude Art, Mid-Century Modernism, Mexican American Artist, Surrealist Portrait, Theatrical Costume, Figurative Realism, Homoerotic Art, Vintage Oil Painting, Collector Fine Art, Anatomical Study Dimensions Frame 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in, Painting 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The oil on canvas exhibits fine age-related craquelure throughout and is securely housed in a geometric patterned gilt frame. The canvas has been relined.