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Red chalk on laid paper Switzerland / Thailand, 1968 Theo Meier (1908-1982) - Swiss Painter Signed and dated in pencil lower right 'Theo Meier 68' Balinese wooden frame with elaborate ornamental carving Overall dimensions framed: 54.5 x 47.5 cm Good condition Provenance: Private Collection Hesse, Germany Characteristic portrait of a woman, created in Chiang Mai, Thailand; works on paper by Theo Meier fetch up to 7,000 euros at international auctions This drawing, executed in red chalk, depicts the portrait of a Thai girl and was created by the Swiss artist Theo Meier in 1968 in Thai Chiang Mai, Thailand. Since his encounter with the paintings of Gauguin Meier was impressed by the exotic culture of the South Pacific region, which is also reflected in many of his works, in either landscapes or portraits of the native population. The drawing is signed and dated in pencil 'Theo Meier 68'. On verso along the edges with narrow brown remains of mounting; on the upper left edge with a short tear (0.5 cm), otherwise in very good and fresh condition. The sheet measures 43.5 x 36.5 cm, the framed dimensions are 54.5 x 47.5 cm. The Balinese wooden frame with elaborate ornamental carving shows slight signs of wear. Theo Meier (1908-1982) The Swiss painter Theo Meier was born in Basel in 1908, where he first attended the local art school. His breakthrough as an artist Meier earned with the commissioned portrait of Jakob Schaffner, on whose recommendation he made acquaintance with various artists such as Max Liebermann, Karl Hofer and Otto Dix and Emil Nolde. The encounter with Gauguin's primitive and exotic painting impressed him very much. So several trips led him to the South Pacific, among others, to Guadeloupe, Martinique or Tahiti and Bali. Inspired by the culture, the women and the landscape of Bali, he decided to emigrate there. Thus, his works are characterized by these exotic subjects. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.