Ruth Mayer, Portrait of a Young Boy, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Fine Vintage Figurative Oil on Canvas Portrait by Ruth Mayer, circa 1980 Material: Oil on Canvas, Wood A characterful late … Read more Fine Vintage Figurative Oil on Canvas Portrait by Ruth Mayer, circa 1980 Material: Oil on Canvas, Wood A characterful late 20th-century oil on canvas portrait by Ruth Mayer, depicting a young street urchin rendered with expressive detail and a restrained, atmospheric palette. The composition focuses closely on the young sitter, with the artist employing subtle variations of colour, light and shadow to create a particularly engaging and expressive portrait. The work has an intimate quality, with careful attention given to the facial features and overall character of the subject. Signed “Mayer” for Ruth Mayer and dating from the 1980s, the painting is presented within a decorative distressed frame whose aged appearance complements the character of the composition. Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age and historic use consistent with its late 20th-century origin. Height: 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) Width: 11 inches (27.9 cm) Date of Manufacture: circa 1980 Period: Late 20th Century Artist: Ruth Mayer Medium: Oil on Canvas See less