Dietz Edzard – Señorita Espagñol
Oil on Canvas
Signed Lower Right: D. Edzard
Titled Verso
Dimensions: 18" x 15"
Provenance: Watson Art Galleries, Montreal
Condition: Good
Location: Dundarave
 
This elegant oil painting by Dietz Edzard (1893–1963), titled Señorita Espagñol, presents a poised Spanish woman rendered with the artist’s signature blend of color, movement, and charm. The subject's dramatic posture and stylized costume are painted in rich, expressive strokes, evoking the theatrical elegance for which Edzard is widely known.
Signed D. Edzard in the lower right and titled on the reverse, the painting comes with provenance from the esteemed Watson Art Galleries in Montreal. A captivating and characterful work from a celebrated European modernist, now available from our Dundarave location.
About the Artist: Dietz Edzard (1893–1963)
Dietz Edzard was a German-born painter known for his colorful and whimsical depictions of ballerinas, circus performers, Parisian scenes, and elegant female figures. Born in Bremen, Germany, Edzard studied art in Berlin before relocating to Paris, where he became part of the city's vibrant interwar art scene.
Influenced by Impressionism and the Belle Époque, Edzard developed a distinctive style that blended romantic nostalgia with modern flair. His works were widely exhibited across Europe and North America, including at the Salon des Tuileries and the Salon d’Automne in Paris. In 1950, the French government honored him with a retrospective at the Musée d’Art Moderne.
Today, his paintings are held in both private and public collections, appreciated for their lighthearted spirit, lyrical color, and theatrical charm.