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Robert Freiman
"Meditation" Portrait of Seated Young Man American Oil Painting on Canvas Framed

1962

About the Item

A striking Mid-20th Century depiction of a young dressed up man seated on a chair with elbow on top of a table. The model posing is deep thought, which is fitting for the title the artist has given this piece: "Meditation" A wonderful image from the times as well as a wonderful statement piece with much movement and abstract expressions. This painting is signed and dated by the artist lower right and it comes housed in a thin wooden frame from the period with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 39.5 x 19.5 inches Frame measures 40 x 20 inches Robert Freiman, deaf from birth, was born in March 1917 in New York City. He attended an oral program near his home and later transferred to the Lexington School for the Deaf when he was six. Early in his childhood, his love for drawing, painting, and studying became apparent. As an adult, he continued his studies in New York at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, and the Parsons School of Design. In Paris, he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts. Freiman was especially focused on painting portraits and figures in motion in various mediums, especially the mixed-media combination of watercolor, acrylic, and pen. Among his subjects were acrobats, ballet dancers, cyclists, and other athletes. He as well focused on abstracts for a time, discovering new media in his works with quick brushwork and expressive movements. PROVENANCE: Robert Freiman Estate ; Private Collection New York City; Lilac Gallery Collection. The piece will be stamped from Lilac Gallery on its verso
  • Creator:
    Robert Freiman (1917 - 1991, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1962
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    With ordinary wear from age, and some small amounts of paint loss on top left and bottom right. It comes housed in an original vintage frame that shows chips and imperfections in line with the period (please see the listing pictures for the details).
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0062011stDibs: LU98216310882

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