Vladimir Tretchikoff (South Africa) 'Chinese Girl' Framed 25.5" Vintage Print

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Print Chinese Girl (aka The Green Lady)

Original Painting Date 1952

Dimensions 65cm (25.5") tall, 55cm (22") wide

Condition Excellent condition - absolutely one of the best we've seen. The print colours are bright and strong with no real fading that we can see. The frame shows some very light surface wear, commensurate with age. There is no glass on this piece.

 

More about the Chinese Girl:

Chinese Girl is Tretchikoff’s most well known and celebrated works. It is one of the highest-selling, and most reproduced prints of the 20th century and its allure has endured.

Tretchikoff was able to capture a universal notion of Chinese womanhood. The painting captures the exotic charm of a young Chinese woman, distinctively characterised by an unconventional blue-green skin tone, earning its colloquial title, 'The Green Lady'. This striking feature imbues the piece with an enigmatic aura and adds a unique dimension to Tretchikoff’s exploration of feminine beauty and mystique, her deferred gaze is what keeps us looking. The blend of oriental charm and surreal coloration results in a captivating visual experience, marking the Chinese Girl as an iconic symbol in art history.

Tretchikoff's work in his 'Women of the World' series would likely be his most recognisable work.

This collection is a testament to Tretchikoff’s deep respect and fascination for the diverse cultures of the places he visited. It presents captivating female portraits from around the world, their strength and grace masterfully portrayed. Through his distinctive use of colour and form, Tretchikoff immortalises these women in all their multifaceted beauty. Whether they are depicted in traditional attire or modern dress, each woman radiates a unique charm that transcends geographical boundaries.

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About the Maker

Vladimir Tretchikoff

Vladimir Tretchikoff was born in 1913 and developed a distinctive painting style characterised by vivid colour and dramatic subjects. Largely self-taught, he built an international audience through exhibitions and widely distributed reproductions, making his images familiar far beyond the traditional gallery world.

His early life took him from Russia to China, where he worked in theatre and scene painting, and later to Singapore, where he worked in advertising and illustration. After wartime displacement and time in Java, he reunited with his wife and daughter in Cape Town in 1946 and made South Africa his home.

Portraits form a particularly recognisable part of his output, including the celebrated Chinese Girl, often known as 'The Green Lady' for the subject's blue-green skin tone. His images drew on people and places encountered across Asia and South Africa, combining close attention to costume and facial expression with an unconventional, highly saturated palette.

During the 1950s, Tretchikoff's department-store exhibitions attracted large audiences, and he engaged directly with visitors through print signings. Reproductions helped carry his work into everyday domestic interiors, where the images became enduring features of mid-century visual culture. Surviving period prints are distinct objects from both the original paintings and later reproductions, with framing labels and publication details providing useful clues to their individual histories.

Read more about Vladimir Tretchikoff's life and work here.

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