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Kitsch Spanish painting by Carlos - female flamenco

Price £93.75

Curiously kitsch, but well excecuted 1950s/’60s Spanish souvenir poster style painting of flamenco dancer by the one and only Carlos (!) This was the era that saw the introduction of package holidays for the masses and returning holiday makers would bring with them all manner of souvenirs. Measures 70 x 54 x 4 cm.

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This painting is so full of character and life. Imagine going to Benidorm on the Costa del Sol and coming back laden with cheap sombreros, straw donkeys and imitation bullfight posters. Those who had more taste and money might have opted for a painting (or two) instead – usually signed by someone called ‘Juan’ or ‘Carlos’. This is definitely typical of its genre – and, yes, it’s signed by Carlos!

Susan x

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