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Dorothy Ebenstein
'Carnival Figures', New York Exhibited Oil, Mid-century Woman Artist, Theater

Circa 1966

$1,450
£1,095.68
€1,268.16
CA$2,034.28
A$2,262.70
CHF 1,187.01
MX$27,610.10
NOK 14,898.47
SEK 14,040.01
DKK 9,466.24

About the Item

Signed lower center, 'Ebenstein' titled verso, 'Seduction' and painted circa 1966. Accompanied by 1966 exhibition label from Barzansky Galleries, New York. A substantial, Expressionist figural oil showing a group of figures at a masked ball engaged in dynamic inter-relationship. Ebenstein has accomplished a boldly-composed work painted with bravura, alla prima brushwork in strong primary colors.
  • Creator:
    Dorothy Ebenstein (American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1966
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 28.13 in (71.46 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    minor restoration, minor losses, craquelure; unframed; shows well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU34416847482

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