This lot consists of a hand painted oil on canvas rendered in style of the South African painter Irma Stern (1894-1966). Painting signed and dated at the upper right corner: Irma Stern 1942
Irma Stern was a South African artist, whose expressive portraits rendered in saturated colors were among her most widely known pieces. The painter and sculptor traveled throughout Africa to capture not only likenesses, but also landscapes that are unique to the continent. Born on October 2, 1894 in Schweizer-Reneke, South Africa, Stern moved to Berlin to study art during World War I. In 1916, she had her first solo show with the help of German painter Max Pechstein, and her exposure to Expressionism would figure heavily as an influence on her career. Her work was not well received upon her return, but eventually drew acclaim and she is considered one of the foremost South African artists. Stern died on August 23, 1966 in Cape Town, South Africa.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 12.5"x14.1" (32x36cm)
Framed 14.9"x16.1" (38x41cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. The Lot does not carry established documented provenance, described in the catalogue as "in the style of" of the artist, work by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master artist.