Rare vintage Art Deco illustration from 1920s Havana — blazing with deep blue, red, white, and gold in a design as vivid today as when it was drawn a century ago.
Story Behind the Art
This festive 1924 illustration captures the energy of a Cuban holiday. You see a young woman joyfully waving the Republic's flag as fireworks burst and crackle around her against the blue night sky.
Look closely at what she's wearing. Her simple canvas trousers and loose tunic echo the dress of Cuba's 19th century rural countryside.
But her attire is also like the uniforms worn by independence fighters of the 1860s, including the straw hat with the front brim pushed back.
The artist creatively connects a modern 1920s woman (did you notice the bright blue-heeled shoes?) to a Cuban holiday with a longer story of national pride.
Product Overview
Available Unframed on 100% cotton rag paper, or Framed and ready to hang in solid oak with real glass. High-resolution print reveals the bright colors and hand-drawn details of this Art Deco masterpiece.
