The Queen of Art Deco.

Tamara de Lempicka, AKA "The Queen of Art Deco." A bold, unique style well suited to her times. It seems to find the visual sweet spot between angles and curves. And it holds up well all these years later. So much good stuff in this new exhibit at the de Young. I'll go back before it closes to spend more time with this collection.

Meet Tamara de Lempicka. Bold art calls for bold presentation. This is the first image you see as you enter the exhibit.

Faith to flesh.

I believe these Art Deco era dresses came out of Tamara de Lempicka's personal wardrobe.

The study above, became the painting below. (Opposite sides of the same panel.)

Tamara loved her Arum lillies, they appear frequently in her work.

This piece is large; its striking figure and bright color grab your eye from across the gallery.

I've titled this piece, "We'll see you in court!"

Painting. Painting. Painting. Enormous sculpture!

Always interesting to see how an artist depicts herself.

Woman with a green glove.

They're slapping this iconic image on everything.

"The story behind the tormented face" is told below.

Tamara's daughter, Kizette, was a frequent subject in her paintings.