Martinique F.W.I.

(1893-1965)

Size: 21 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches (55.2 x 37.5 cm)
Medium: Tempera and watercolor with pencil
Signed lower left: Martinique F.W.I. / NEY
Why We Love It

A member of the lesser known “New Hope Modernist School, Ney embraced a contemporary painting style throughout his career. Ney travelled widely, and in this work on paper, he captures the exotic feel of Martinique through the bold sensual shapes of the dancing figures painted with a highly saturated color palette.

The Value

Ney’s work captures the dynamism and spirit of Modernism at an attractive price point. This paintings is an nice opportunity for a new collector to enter modern paintings market.