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From a distance, El Morocco appears as a zebra print with polka dots. But taking a closer look reveals a highly-detailed microcosm of zebras in unique poses among yellow flowers and blade-shaped leaves. Exotic animal prints were extremely popular in the 1970s. Zuzek hopped on the trend, but ever the animal lover, her versions always show the animals whole and happy.
Zuzek was highly skilled at layering her designs with both line work and impressionistic strokes. The technique imparts a sense of depth to her art, increasing its complexity and appeal. While Zuzek typically painted her animal subjects in naturalistic colors, this motif was printed in ten different colorways and ended up on garments like an exuberant green and blue caftan.
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In overall good condition and ready to hang. Please note that these original watercolors became designs used in print-making and may contain holes, notations and/or other interesting marks. With vertical median line in ballpoint pen. With possible tape remains on either side of the vertical median line. With tape along the extreme edges, 1⁄2 inch wide. With rough cut long edges. With horizontal lines in graphite tracing the profiles of painted forms. With four pinholes to the extreme corners. With additional scattered pinholes and micro-punch holes throughout. With two slightly larger oblong holes, one 23⁄4 in. from the upper edge and 101⁄8 inches from the left edge, and the other 13⁄4 in. from lower edge and 101⁄4 in. from the left edge. With some surface staining consistent with age.