1911 Print Portrait Eleazar Herrschel Man Beard Paint ORIGINAL HISTORIC INS2

This is an original 1911 halftone print of a Portrait of Eleazar Herrschel by Josef Israels. Israels was the most respected Dutch artist of the second half of the nineteenth century. His father wanted him to be a business man, and after a great struggle finally allowed him to pursue a career in art.

CONDITION

This 100+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note, there is printing on the reverse. There is some bleed through visible in the margins of this print.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 10 inches; 18 x 25 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Israels, Josef. There is no visible artist signature.

Josef Israels

Josef Israels was a well-known Dutch painter of the 1800s, born in Groningen in 1824. He was born of Jewish parentage and destined to be a man of business. His love of art and drawing shone through, and attended a drawing class at the "Minerva" every day after school. His strong interest in art held firm, and eventually he was allowed by his father to choose a career in art. Considered a romanticist, he achieved art that was aesthetic to the eye. He also realistically portrayed humans from a sad, sympathetic point of view. This was somewhat frowned upon in his day. His art is said to "stir the soul."

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