Offered here is an original pastel portrait of a young boy by listed Chicago artist Robert Prucha, circa 1944. Painting is pastel on paper board and measures 22 x 18 inches. Painting is signed lower right. It is unframed. Condition is excellent. This work has been sprayed with a fixative so it should ship safely without smearing. ______________________________________________________ Robert Prucha (1884-1973) Robert Prucha (Chicago, Illinois) -Pastel Portrait of Young Boy w/Glasses c 1944 Click image to enlarge Description Offered here is an original pastel portrait of a young boy by listed Chicago artist Robert Prucha, circa 1944. Painting is pastel on paper board and measures 22 x 18 inches. Painting is signed lower right. It is unframed. Condition is excellent. This work has been sprayed with a fixative so it should ship safely without smearing. ______________________________________________________ Robert Prucha (1884-1973) Robert Prucha was born in Czechoslovakia in 1884 and arrived in the US in 1888. He lived most of his life in Chicago and was a self employed artist, primarily accepting portrait commissions. His subjects also included landscapes. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago and exhibited there in 1919, 1920, and 1924. Sources: Who's Who in American Art; US Census, Social Security Death Index. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 14 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Signed | Signed |
| Signed? | Signed |
| Medium | Pastels |
| Subject | Children & Infants |
| Style | Realism |
| Size Type/Largest Dimension | Medium |
| Date Of Creation | 1900-1949 |
| Features | Signed |
| COA Issued By | N/A |
| California Prop 65 Warning | N/A |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Culture | N/A |
| Framing | Unframed |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Item Height | 22 in |
| Item Width | 18 in |
| Material | Paper |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Period | Post-War (1940-1970) |
| Personalization Instructions | N/A |
| Production Technique | Pastel Drawing |
| Size | Medium |
| Theme | Portrait |
| Time Period Produced | 1925-1949 |
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Year Of Production | 1944 |
| Type | Painting |
What stands out about this work is how the realism captures small expressions.