Pen and ink drawing with watercolor on paper
France, presumably 1940s
Leonor Fini (1908-1996) - Argentine painter, illustrator, graphic artist, set designer and writer
Signed in pencil with ‘Leonor Fini’ lower right and numbered ‘I/XX’ lower left
Dimensions: 28 x 23 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland
Leonor Fini was friends with such important artists such as Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst and Giorgio de Chirico. The current highest auction record for a similar drawing of Fini is €10,000

Numerous works by Leonor Fini (1908-1996) deal with her erotic fantasies, also the present pen and ink drawing with watercolor. Captured with dynamic lines, the powerful composition exudes a pointed eroticism that can be completed by the viewer’s imagination. Known for her eccentric personality, Fini dramatically exaggerated her figural depictions, whereby her erotic motifs often express a tension between attraction and fear.

The paper is signed in pencil with ‘Leonor Fini’ lower right and numbered ‘I/XX’ lower left. It is in good condition considering its age. The paper is somewhat discolored and shows light pressure and crease marks. The sheet dimensions are 28 x 23 cm.

Leonor Fini (1908-1996)

Leonor Fini grew up in Trieste. From 1925 to 1937, she lived in Milan. She created her first portraits, received her first work commissions, and made the acquaintance of Giorgio de Chirico. In 1937, Fini traveled to Paris, where she met such important artists such as Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst and Man Ray. In the 1940s, Fini lived primarily in Monte Carlo and created many portraits of famous people, including Jean Genet and Anna Magnani. In 1945, she returned to Paris. From 1943, she worked on book illustrations, including works by Charles Baudelaire and William Shakespeare. She created set designs and costumes, e.g. for the Paris Opera. Fini has often exhibited her works during her lifetime, particularly in Germany. Today, works by Fini are on display in major museum collections, including the Tate Modern in London and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.

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