Description
Sitting Female Figure-1960s Pen and Ink Drawing-RaphaelSoyer-NYC Artist
A pen and ink drawing on paper by Raphael Soyer (1899-1987).The work depicts a seated female figure in a loose, expressive manner, usingfluid ink lines, dark washes, and rapid sketch-like handling. There is also ahead study of a man on the verso.
Raphael Soyer was a Russian-born American artist associatedwith Social Realism. He is best known for his portraits, figure studies, andscenes of everyday urban life, often rendered with a quiet, humanisticsensitivity. His drawings show a strong interest in character, gesture, and theexpressive possibilities of the human figure.
The sheet is in fair condition, with soiling, handlingmarks, discoloration, creases along the edges, and minor tears along the edges,including the largest tear at the top edge. There are tape remains on theverso. Please review the photographs carefully for condition and detail.
Details • Medium: Pen and ink on paper • Artist: Raphael Soyer • Title: Sitting Female Figure • Date: 1960s • Paper Size: 9.75 × 7.25 in. • Framing: Unframed • Marks: Artist signature on front • Provenance: • Raphael Soyer Estate • Richard C. Edgeworth, Chicago • Joshua Kodner, Dania Beach,FL, US • Stamp: Richard C. Edgeworth collection stamp on verso • Condition Report: Fair condition; soiling; handling marks; discoloration;creases along edges; minor tears along edges, with largest tear at top edge;tape remains on verso; unframed
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