Hollandse School (XX) - Portret orthodox-Joodse man
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Portrait of an Orthodox Jewish man, an oil painting on canvas in realism style, dating to 1940–1950, country of origin unknown, sold with frame.
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Realistic portrait of an Orthodox Jewish man – oil on canvas, signed, with richly decorated frame
Title: Characterful portrait of an Orthodox Jewish man in traditional clothing
Artist: Unknown, signature difficult to read
Style: Realistic portraiture, with features of the academic painting tradition
Technique: Oil on canvas
Canvas dimensions: approx 40 × 50 cm, excluding frame
Frame: Richly decorated gold-colored frame, included
Dating: Unknown
The artist has paid much attention to the facial features, the penetrating gaze and the characterful expression of the portrayed. The warm color palette, the dark background and the careful light-dark contrasts give the portrait a classical and restrained appearance.
The painting style can be described as realistic portraiture, with features of the academic portrait tradition. The exact period in which the work was created has not been determined.
A particular detail are two gold-colored marks on the dark background, which resemble the Hebrew letter ה (Hey). The meaning and function of them have not been established. They form an interesting detail in relation to the Jewish subject of the portrait.
Bottom right there is a signature that is difficult to read. The name of the artist could not be deciphered with certainty. The work is therefore offered as a painting by an unknown artist.
Features
- Original painted portrait in oil on canvas
- Depicts an Orthodox Jewish man
- Realistic, classical portrait style
- Two marks resembling Hebrew letters
- Signature present, but not identified with certainty
- Canvas size: approx 40 × 50 cm
- Richly decorated gold-colored frame included
- Rear of the canvas and stretcher photographed
- No known provenance or gallery label
Condition
The painting shows light craquelure and light signs of aging corresponding to the age of the painting.
The photos of the front, the signature, the details and the back are part of the description and give an impression of the current state.
Provenance
Shipping
The painting is carefully packed and shipped, including the frame. Given the vulnerability of the canvas and the richly decorated frame, appropriate protective packaging is used.
Important information: the identity of the artist, the exact dating and the meaning of the marks are not confirmed. No specific artist or historical period is provided as definite.
Realistic portrait of an Orthodox Jewish man – oil on canvas, signed, with richly decorated frame
Title: Characterful portrait of an Orthodox Jewish man in traditional clothing
Artist: Unknown, signature difficult to read
Style: Realistic portraiture, with features of the academic painting tradition
Technique: Oil on canvas
Canvas dimensions: approx 40 × 50 cm, excluding frame
Frame: Richly decorated gold-colored frame, included
Dating: Unknown
The artist has paid much attention to the facial features, the penetrating gaze and the characterful expression of the portrayed. The warm color palette, the dark background and the careful light-dark contrasts give the portrait a classical and restrained appearance.
The painting style can be described as realistic portraiture, with features of the academic portrait tradition. The exact period in which the work was created has not been determined.
A particular detail are two gold-colored marks on the dark background, which resemble the Hebrew letter ה (Hey). The meaning and function of them have not been established. They form an interesting detail in relation to the Jewish subject of the portrait.
Bottom right there is a signature that is difficult to read. The name of the artist could not be deciphered with certainty. The work is therefore offered as a painting by an unknown artist.
Features
- Original painted portrait in oil on canvas
- Depicts an Orthodox Jewish man
- Realistic, classical portrait style
- Two marks resembling Hebrew letters
- Signature present, but not identified with certainty
- Canvas size: approx 40 × 50 cm
- Richly decorated gold-colored frame included
- Rear of the canvas and stretcher photographed
- No known provenance or gallery label
Condition
The painting shows light craquelure and light signs of aging corresponding to the age of the painting.
The photos of the front, the signature, the details and the back are part of the description and give an impression of the current state.
Provenance
Shipping
The painting is carefully packed and shipped, including the frame. Given the vulnerability of the canvas and the richly decorated frame, appropriate protective packaging is used.
Important information: the identity of the artist, the exact dating and the meaning of the marks are not confirmed. No specific artist or historical period is provided as definite.
Details
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Artist
Hollandse School (XX)
Title of artwork
Portret orthodox-Joodse man
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Unknown
Condition
Good condition
Height
50 cm
Width
40 cm
Weight
1.5 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
1940-1950
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