
Tango Dancers
1994
This vibrant hand-colored print depicts five figures engaged in dynamic social interaction, their bodies arranged in playful, intertwined poses against a boldly segmented background of red, green, and purple. The composition channels early-to-mid twentieth century Expressionist and Fauvist aesthetics, with flattened forms, exaggerated gestures, and an uninhibited use of contrasting hues that prioritize emotional energy over naturalistic representation. The figures' colorful, patterned clothing and expressive facial features suggest a scene of music, dance, or festive merrymaking. The work exemplifies the vibrant regional artistic traditions of mid-century Provincetown and Cape Cod, where modernist sensibilities merged with humanistic subject matter and joyful celebration of social life.
- Medium
- Hand-colored print
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Eldred's
🔨 Auction Lot
Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction
May 16, 2026
Estimate: $1,000 to $2,000
Lot 36
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