Rico Tomaso 'Flamenco Dancers' Framed Lithographic Print

This item is a large-format horizontal wall art piece featuring a romanticized scene of Spanish Flamenco dancers. The artwork depicts a male figure on the left playing a stringed instrument, possibly a lute or guitar, and a female dancer on the right in a flared white skirt with a red sash. The style is mid-century illustrative realism, characterized by expressive brushwork and a warm, earthy color palette of ochre, brown, white, and deep reds. This specific composition is a known work by Rico Tomaso (1898–1985), an American illustrator famous for his pulp fiction and adventure-themed illustrations. The piece appears to be a mass-produced lithographic print on textured board or canvas, common in home decor during the 1960s and 1970s. It is housed in a simple dark-stained wooden landscape frame with a beveled edge. The condition is poor; there is significant visible surface wear including white spotting (potentially paint splatter or mold/mildew), heavy dust accumulation, and surface abrasions. The bottom left corner shows the artist's signature 'RICO TOMASO' printed in the plate. The overall aesthetic is consistent with the 'Spanish Revival' decor trend of the mid-20th century.