Vladimir Tretchikoff — The Dying Swan

Cape Town, Timmins, 1952. Unbound. Signed by the artist Vladimir Tretchikoff, this is a beautiful signed print of his portrait of ballerina Alicia Markova, 'The Dying Swan&apos. A beautiful colour print by self-taught Russian artist Vladimir Tretchikoff, signed by Tretchikoff himself.The print is of 'The Dying Swan', inspired by a visit the artist made to Prima Ballerina Alicia Markova in 1949. He did not finish the painting until 1952.This print has been removed from a 1952 publication of Tretchikoff's work published by Howard Timmins.Tretchikoff painted realistic figures, portraits, still life, and animals, with subjects often inspired by his early life in China, Singapore and Indonesia, and later life in South Africa. While popular with the general public, his work has been seen as the epitome of kitsch by critics. A colour print tipped in to a paper backing. Print exceptionally clean and bright. Light spotting to perimeters of backing, which is signed by the artist. Minor closed tears to head and fore edge of backing. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Vladimir Tretchikoff. Very Good Indeed .