Black line drawing of an abstract nude women leaning against a mantle. Abstract male figure in a window. (New York listed artist 1912-2000), known for abstract, figurative expression and trompe ‘oeil painting. Born in Rochester, New York, Hananiah Harari was a semi-abstract artist who made a living as a painter of high-society portraits and taught painting at the American Artists School, the New School for Social Research, the School of Visual Arts, and the Art Students League. He was also an illustrator and screen printer. He studied at the Syracuse University School of Art in New York and later in Paris in 1932 with Andre Lhote, Fernand Leger, and Marcel Gromaire. Settling in New York City, he became a founding member of the American Abstract Artists. In the 1930s and 40s, he worked for the New York City WPA Project and was widely exhibited. Newer frame, some loss). Signed upper right Harari ’39). Image 11 1/2 inches x 10 inches.

Good condition.