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Simka Simkhovitch
Sonya in Blue, sketch in color

Circa 1936

$4,800
£3,656.87
€4,216.51
CA$6,717.50
A$7,505.69
CHF 3,926.31
MX$92,043.82
NOK 50,170.77
SEK 47,575.18
DKK 31,470.10
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Simkhovitch was one of America's great success stories at the time of World War II as Life Magazine did a big story on this artist. This marvelous sketch is an example of the joy of hanging works that artist's did that are partially finished and exude spontaneity and a marvelous glimpse into capturing the essence of character and composition. Sonya was the artists daughter but he used family members not to do portraits but as representatives of what he was trying to capture. He was renowned for doing depictions of American children of many different ethnic background as Simkhovitch, himself an immigrant to American; loved this element of American life. There was an exhibition of these works well documented. In this sketch, its really a lovely achievement of relating the innocence of the sitter along with the brown curls, the delicate collar and all the elements that make an adult charmed by a youngster. Simkhovitch gained much press and praise in the art world of New York at this time. He was an active participant in the WPA and did many commissions for it. He also is prominently featured in the "Regionalist" movement for his depictions of New Yorkers, part of Connecticut and then the deep South such as Mississippi. This is framed in a high quality hand carved frame. Inside the frame the artwork is 17 x 14.25
  • Creator:
    Simka Simkhovitch (1893 - 1949, Russian, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1936
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Framed: 26 3/4 x 23 1/4 inchesPrice: $4,800
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  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Fine condition. This is a sketch and condition of the paper and work is appropriate to the age and frame has patina - ready to hang lovely presentation.
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1413215178812

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