1973 'The Kibitzers,' Oil on Canvas, Harold Issserlis (American, 1931 - 2012) — Framed

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A wonderfully entertaining 1973 oil on canvas by American artist Harold Issserlis (b. 1931 - d. 2012). The painting is … Read more A wonderfully entertaining 1973 oil on canvas by American artist Harold Issserlis (b. 1931 - d. 2012). The painting is affectionately titled 'The Kibitzers' -- a Yiddish term that refers to an onlooker who distracts with jokes, banter, and unsolicited advice. Here the artist captures a man in painter's overalls who has clearly been diverted from his work by a group of chitchatty neighbors. The artist has so beautifully captured the slower pace of a bygone era. While the men lean into their conversation, a neglected ladder, paint brush, and can of Dutch Boy stand idly by. The business at hand all but forgotten. Love the artist's attention to detail -- from the bright yellow metal shellback lawn chair to the argyle socks with sandles. You can almost hear the grass growing under their feet! Signed by the artist and dated lower right. Presented in a solid wood frame. See less