Walter Charles Klett , Hellenic Hypotenuse. Nudes among Greek Columns, 1945-1950

Klett was an in-demand illustrator in the post-war period of the late 1940's and 1950's. and . His work appeared in many of the newsstand magazines at the time.
This work is a personal artistic effort. It reflects the avant-garde artistic sentiment of the time. Surrealism.
A partially clad female figure seen from the back is replicated again to the background.
Both figure looking out to a timeless and surreal scene, not unlike those depicted by Giorgio de Chirico and Paul Delvaux
Oil on Masonite . Inscribe on verso. Hellenic Hypotenuse. Property of Peyton Bruns, Palm Beach
Framed Size 29.75 x 25.75 - The Framed Size should appear larger on the 1stdibs digitally place photos.

Walter Charles Klett, American, 1897–1966

Oil on Masonite,  26 - 30 inches,  US$8,500  Plus Shipping