Romantic Figures 1 is a series of six playful prints reminiscent of illustrated playing cards. The series is a delightful mash-up of early synthetic Cubist sentiments and bold German Expressionist figures. Synthetic Cubism of the early 20th century began to blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture by offering a new understanding of the pictorial surface. During the same time, German Expressionism broke traditional norms of representing the human figure. Romantic Figures 1 wonderfully embraces both artistic movements. Here, the royal crowned king holds court with his rose scepter. The scene is set in large swathes of dense brushstrokes punctuated by open spaces. The striking color palette in charcoal, bright white, and khaki adds both depth and emotion to this work. Part of the exclusive Art by TA collection, Romantic Figures 1 offers a striking portrayal of Synthetic Cubism and German Expressionism in this original series of works.