Art Déco painting „Jungle“

Art Déco painting “Jungle”

Mixed media is a painting technique that involves combining various materials and media. This creates a variety of effects and textures. The Art Deco movement was an artistic and architectural movement that emerged in Europe and the United States in the 1920s. It was known for its elegant, modern style. In painting, mixed media was often used in the Art Deco style. This method helped create vibrant colors, sharp contours, and a smooth surface.

In the mixed media Art Deco painting, different materials such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, or gouache are typically used. These materials apply color and texture to a canvas or other medium. Collages made from different materials such as paper or fabric are often integrated into the painting. This creates additional texture and depth. The combination of colors and textures allows artists to create complex and layered images. These images are capable of expressing emotions and moods in a very subtle way.

In Art Deco painting, motifs from nature, geometric shapes, symbols, and depictions of cities and buildings are often used. Through the use of mixed media, these motifs can be portrayed in a very modern and stylish way. Consequently, the Art Deco style is synonymous with elegance and sophistication.

Have a look to this other animal painting Polar bear watercolor with charcoal, 1925–35.

Art Deco at RSA Wiesbaden

You can find more Art Deco cabinets, Art Deco chests of drawers and Art Deco lamps in my shop in Wiesbaden. Regine Schmitz-Avila – your specialist for French Art Deco furniture and art objects from around 1930.