Bidspirit auction | Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895-1968)

Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895-1968) - ADOLPH DEHN (1895-1968) 'THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS'. Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895-1968) The Wise and Foolish Virgins 1927 The ink wash on paper is signed and dated below the image lower right, titled lower left. In 1927, the year this work was made, Adolf Dehn was living primarily in Paris, a member of the expatriate artistic and literary world. These can be seen those formative ''Paris years'' that so many artists experienced at that time. Time spent coming of age personally and professionally. His message here may be a product of this with his contrasting of the wise virgins versus the 'foolish' who seem to be having the most fun in his commentary on morality, hypocrisy, and the Roaring Twenties. Image measures 13 x 20, sheet is 17.75 x 25 inches. No frame. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Image measures 13 x 20, sheet is 17.75 x 25 inches. No frame. Condition Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet laid down on cardstock, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. Provenance Private collection, purchased from the artist's family.