{"product_id":"adele-astaire-oskar-kokoschka","title":"Adele Astaire - Oskar Kokoschka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1926 expressionist portrait of the dancer Adele Astaire by Austrian artist Oskar Kokoschka, featuring energetic brushwork and a psychological focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in London in 1926, this portrait of the American dancer Adele Astaire captures the distinctive approach of Oskar Kokoschka during his middle period. Kokoschka, a central figure in the development of Austrian Expressionism, moved away from the rigid academic traditions of his contemporaries to focus on the psychological state of his subjects. In this work, the application of paint is energetic and direct, with visible brushwork that conveys a sense of immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdele Astaire is depicted in a domestic setting, accompanied by a small dog. The composition is structured around the contrast between the subject and her surroundings. Kokoschka employs a palette that balances deep blues and reds against more muted tones, creating a tension that draws the viewer towards the sitter's direct gaze. The background elements, including a secondary figure or sculpture on the left, add a layer of narrative ambiguity common in the artist's portraiture. The spatial arrangement is compressed, pushing the figure towards the front of the picture plane, which forces an intimate engagement between the subject and the observer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKokoschka's technique here avoids smooth blending, preferring instead to build form through colour and gesture. This method allows the artist to communicate the personality of the sitter rather than a mere physical likeness. The presence of the dog and the objects surrounding Astaire suggests a casual, lived-in environment, yet the intensity of the brushwork elevates the scene beyond a simple domestic study. This painting remains a clear example of the artist's ability to synthesise observation with subjective interpretation, a hallmark of his career in Europe during the interwar years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-bauer-ernst-ludwig-kirchner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDr. Bauer - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oskar Kokoschka","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888170307919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888207696207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888207728975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888207761743,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58888207794511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Adele-Astaire_Poster_CompositorV1_1790366952615.jpg?v=1790367620","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/adele-astaire-oskar-kokoschka","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}