1920s Mariette Lydis gilded print, Lovers, framed art, antique
An antique German gilded offset lithograph from the 1920s, titled Verschmähte Liebe (Rejected Love) after Austrian artist Mariette Lydis (1887–1970), presented in a black frame with gold detailing.
Depicting an intimate scene of romantic rejection, the delicate figurative illustration is surrounded by intricate geometric ornamentation, with rich turquoise, burnt orange and gold accents lending a distinctly Art Deco character.
24cm x 19cm frame
9cm x 9cm artwork
About the Artist
Mariette Lydis (1887–1970) was an Austrian-born painter, printmaker and illustrator who rose to prominence in Paris during the 1920s and 1930s. Celebrated for her delicate draughtsmanship and psychologically expressive portraits, her work frequently explored themes of femininity, intimacy and human emotion. She later settled in Buenos Aires, and her work is represented in significant international museum collections.
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