LISTED AMERICAN SEYMOUR ROSENTHAL Sd ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR MAN with BURLAP SACK

Description: Listed America Artist Seymour Rosenthal* Signed, on lower right, this Figure. It is an Original Watercolor on heavy w/c paper, c. 1960's. Rosenthal always had a close relationship with 'labor' and the 'working man' and this is a wonderful example. Our figure is hunched over, carrying a large burlap sack. You can feel the effort he makes, taking each individual step - so evocative! The color palette is warm and still vibrant but there is a small blemish and a tear (on upper left - see 2nd to last image) and there is minor corner bending. Paper measures 18 X 24 and is in Good Vintage condition.Outside measure of the paper is 19 3/4 X 27 7/8 and is in Good condition with an Acid Free tape repaired tear in the border and corner bends (see images)Please carefully examine all images for condition.Shipping charge include Delivery Insurance. *Seymour Rosenthal (1921-2007) Born in the Bronx and raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City, Joseph Seymour Rosenthal learned to interpret the world through his art at a very young age. Self-taught and motivated by the events of an ever-changing world around him, he was drawn to capture what he witnessed. Growing up as a child of the Great Depression, Seymour was moved by the hardships of everyday people seeking out ways to survive in New York City in the 1930’s. Through his various sketches and watercolor drawings, one can instantly be transported back to a time and place of a city on the brink of great strife, and of also great resurgence. After the war, Seymour became a lithographer, where he would eventually marry the love of his life Frances and go on to have two children. Needing a new place to live and raise a family, they relocated to a neighborhood in Flushing, Queens. It was at this point where Seymour began to develop a close relationship and deep passion for the American labor movement. He and his family would soon become one of the first cooperators in the newly built Electchester Housing Complex, where he remained active in that community for the rest of his life. Several of his artworks from this time period focus on the everyday working individual, trying to make an honest living to support their family (much like Seymour at this time). As Seymour became older, he grew closer and more attached to the religious traditions and memories that he was surrounded with during his youth. It is here where we can see the influence of Seymour’s grandparents and family gatherings within his works. Many of the subjects in his paintings can be seen with blood shot eyes, worn skin, and tired looks, as though they were contemplating the past events of their lives. Yet despite their hardened experiences, one can still see happiness, optimism, and pride while gathering with family for the holidays, or simply enjoying the gift of being alive. Rosenthal died in 2007 but his work lives on in Private collections, Synagogues and Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City). Combined Shipping Discount Policy: 20% off all combinable items. Check out our other artwork auctions. You never know the gems you will find! No International Shipping. Continental Shipping Only (Contiguous U.S. 48 States). Alaska & Hawaii may increase shipping charge. All returns must be pre-approved. Full refund if item is not as described. Apologies but NYS residents must pay 8.875% NYS sales tax. Payment expected 3 days after end of auction or the item will be re-listed. We reserve the right to remove glass/frame from the Artwork to Protect Artwork from damage and/or decrease shipping charges. Each and Every day we strive for 5 ☆'s. Please contact us if you feel we have not achieved the full 5 ☆'s as 110% Customer Satisfaction is our mission!

Price: 499.99 USD

Location: Forest Hills, New York

End Time: 2025-01-23T21:12:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 39 USD