The Marquis D'Afflitto on a Staircase 1926

"The Marquis D'Afflitto on a Staircase" (1926) is a portrait by Tamara de Lempicka, a renowned Art Deco painter. The painting captures the sleek, geometric style of the era, with sharp lines and bold colors. The subject, the Marquis D'Afflitto, is depicted in a sophisticated suit, his face almost mask-like with an aloof expression. The sharp angles of the staircase and the cool color palette contribute to the painting's overall sense of modernism and sophistication.