Ruth Bamberger Painting Black African Woman Culture Modernist Oil on Canvas Portrait Antique Art 1927 Paris Martinique Israel 19th_Century CONDITION: Good

CONDITION: Good

with the exception of some mysterious engravings on one face of the urn

allegorical themes and studies of reflection

It may be neurotic me

with hallmarks from Black

Ruth Bamberger Painting Black African Woman Culture Modernist Oil on Canvas Portrait Antique Art 1927 Paris Martinique Israel 19th_Century CONDITION: GoodOn offer oil on canvas by Ruth Bamberger of a black woman, possibly from Martinique, painted in Paris and dated 1927. This portrait has real presence, full of life and humanity. It is rare to find a painting of the period that recognizes the personhood of a black sitter as an individual, but this does so emphatically. Beautifully articulated folds of fabric and Matisse style background truly stunning throughout. Ruth Bamberger was born in Switzerland