HUNGARY, 1870-1961 A fine oil on board interior genre painting of a woman smoking by Alfred Lakos. The youthful woman is depicted in a red and white trimmed blouse with red striped skirt seated at a drop top desk with fitted interior reading a book and smoking. A row of books and French portico clock decorate the top of the desk. Through the window a red flower and tree lined street can be seen in the background. The work is signed in the lower right corner and dated "1921".

Provenance: A nearly identical view of the scene sold at Bonhams, New York, lot 1005, March 24th to 25th, 2011.

Dimension: Canvas measures 26" by 39", overall 30 1/2" by 43 1/2"

Overall good condition, would benefit from a cleaning.