Joseph Margulies (1896 - 1984) "Contemplation" etching of a Jewish man. Signed and numbered in lower margin. Sight Size: 9 x 7 in. Overall Size: 20.75 x 16.75 in. This item is framed behind glass. Born in Vienna, Joseph Margulies became a distinguished portrait and landscape painter as a resident of New York City. He received his formal training at the National Academy of Design, Cooper Union, as well as the Art Students League and continued his studies abroad in Paris, Vienna and Rome. He received many commissions for his acclaimed portraits but still made time to paint scenes of Central Park, Riverside Drive and other landmarks of New York City. He was also active with the Rockport Art Association of Cape Ann and maintained a studio in Gloucester.