Artur Markowicz (1872-1934), Two Women.
Pastel on paper mounted on cardboard. Signed: "Artur Markowicz, Krakow".
Artur Markowicz (1872-1934) was born in Krakow. He studied at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts under Leopold Leffler, Jan Matejko and others, and between 1896 and 1903 pursued his studies in Munich and at the École des Beaux-Art in Paris, where he also exhibited his work. In 1904, he returned to Krakow and opened a studio in the Jewish district of Kazimierz. In 1907-1908 he travelled to Jerusalem. He continued to work in Krakow, while touring Europe and exhibiting his works. Like other Polish-Jewish artists, he was a member of the Jewish Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts. His works are mostly realistic with visible symbolist and expressionist influence; one of his prevalent subjects is the Jews of Krakow, depicted time and again in his work.
26.5X34 cm. Framed: 48.5X42.5 cm. Good condition. Minor blemishes to margins. Cracks, loss and blemishes to frame.
Provenance: The Uzi Agassi Collection.