Raphael Soyer Lithograph "Meditation"
Item Details
A limited edition lithograph on paper titled Meditation by listed artist Raphael Soyer (Russian-American; 1899 – 1987). The work depicts a half-length view of a woman in contemplation. Numbered 13 in a limited edition of 275. The piece is editioned and signed by the artist in graphite to the lower margin. To the verso is a descriptive label with the attributed title. The item is housed in a wood frame under matting and glass.
Born in Russia, Raphael Soyer emigrated to the United States with his family in 1912. He is recognized as a Social Realist artist, known for his paintings of contemporary men and women in everyday settings. He received art training at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, and the Art Students League of New York where he became associated with other renowned artists of his time. His work has been collected and exhibited by numerous art institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art where a retrospective of his work was held in 1967.
Condition
- gold and black tone wood frame showing nicks and scratches around the frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; 12" W x 15.25" H measures visual image.
Item #
18ATL020-416
