Large Orientalist Portrait of Man in Turban by Graziella Jacoby

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Large early 20th century orientalist portrait of a man in a turban with a plume by Graziella Jacoby an artist … Read more Large early 20th century orientalist portrait of a man in a turban with a plume by Graziella Jacoby an artist known for Indian portraiture. Pastel on paper, presented matted and in an impactful giltwood frame with linen liner. Circa 1920s.

Born in Illinois on August 12, 1885, Jacoby worked in Chicago during 1908-27. While there, she studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and continued with Mucha in Czechoslovakia and with Bellows in New York City.

Upon moving to southern California in 1928, she settled in Pasadena and became active in the local art scene. Jacoby never married, she died in Pasadena on July 20, 1980.

Exhibitions: Gaylord Salon (LA), 1928; Artists Fiesta (LA),1931; Biltmore Salon (LA); Hatfield Gallery (LA).
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
City Directory; American Art Annual 1915; California Arts and Architecture list, 1932; See less