"Portrait of a Working Man" - Original Oil Painting by N. Goodman Signed 1951, Framed

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This is a compelling mid-century oil portrait of a seated man, painted in 1951 by artist N. Goodman. The subject … Read more This is a compelling mid-century oil portrait of a seated man, painted in 1951 by artist N. Goodman. The subject is a working-class man, dressed in a blue denim work shirt and cap, sitting in a high-back wooden chair with a calm, introspective expression. His posture and hands rest naturally, conveying quiet strength, weariness, and lived experience.
The artist captures the subject with a high degree of realism, emphasizing naturalistic features and subtle emotion. The palette is muted, grounded in earthy tones—blue, olive green, beige, and warm wood—adding a stoic, contemplative mood. The background is minimally detailed, drawing full attention to the man’s expression and pose.
The artist’s signature is visible in the lower left corner, with the date 1951, marking the painting firmly within a post-war period that valued realism and personal narrative in portraiture.
The piece is housed in a textured gray wooden frame with an inner cream mat, complementing the somber, authentic tone of the painting and enhancing its vintage character.

Dimensions: 28" x 32" See less