Large Tretchikoff Twist Wall Hanging. Miss. Wong. Shipping Included Within Australia.

About the Artist & Painting

Vladimir Tretchikoff (1913-2006), known as "the King of Kitsch," was one of the most commercially successful artists of the mid-20th century. His bold use of color and exotic subjects captured the postwar imagination, making fine art accessible to everyday homes. "Miss Wong" (also known as "Chinese Girl"), painted in 1952, became one of the most reproduced images of the era, embodying the period's fascination with Far Eastern mystique and tropical exoticism.

This iconic portrait perfectly complements the Midcentury South Pacific Tiki aesthetic with its vibrant turquoise and jade tones, dramatic lighting, and romanticized portrayal of Pacific Rim culture. The painting's bold color palette and exotic subject matter echo the same escapist fantasy that defined Tiki culture—a midcentury Western interpretation of tropical paradise that blended Polynesian, Asian, and Caribbean influences into a distinctly retro-modern style.

The Artwork

This stunning layered piece measures 53 × 73 cm and arrives ready to hang. The Tretchikoff canvas is beautifully set within a crisp matte black border, then mounted onto palm frond-themed linen canvas for added tropical dimension. Finished with a matte black frame and accompanied by two optional tropical green, mid-mod shaped birch accent pieces, this artwork offers customizable styling—attach the birch elements to the frame in any configuration you desire.

Shipping

Free shipping within Australia. International customers, please email retrocoastmidcentury@gmail.com for an accurate postal quote.