This painting of a seated Jewish girl showcases Picasso's influence on the artists of the early 20th Century. Adler's portrayal of the girl uses distortions of perspective and variants in hue to draw the eye all along the painting.

Weight (lbs): 11.50
Height (In.): 41.50"
Width (In.): 33.50"
Depth (In.): 1.50"
Size:33.0 X 24.25"
Maker: Jankel Alder
Material:Oil Paint, Canvas
Date: C. 1915
Provenance:
Condition: No noticed damage to the canvas, minor scattering of in-paint - noticed in concentration along the collar and her right arm.
History: Jankel Adler (1895-1949) Born in Poland, he was a Jewish artist and many of his paintings were of Jewish subjects. In 1922 he settled in Dusseldorf where he became a leading figure in the art scene. He made contact with Paul Klee. In 1933 he moved to France where he came under the influence of Picasso. In 1941 he settled in England and died in London in 1949. Education: Apprenticeship at the Royal Post Engraver's workshop, Belgrade, 1912 School of Arts and Crafts, Barmen, Germany, 1913-14