Vladimir Tretchikoff was a Russian-born South African artist best known for his vividly coloured, often exotic paintings that became hugely popular with the general public during the mid-20th century.
Though often dismissed by art critics, Tretchikoff’s work earned him immense commercial success and a kind of cult status.
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Vladimir Tretchikoff spent much of his later life in Cape Town, where he continued to paint until his death.
His legacy has enjoyed a reappraisal in recent years, with some viewing his kitsch style as emblematic of mid-century pop culture.
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