MOSES SOYER Signed 1952 Original Oil "Reclining Nude"
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MOSES SOYER Signed 1952 Original Oil "Reclining Nude" Click to View Image Album This is a superb original museum quality signed oil on canvas painting by internationally acclaimed WPA Era artist MOSES SOYER (1899-1974), circa 1952. Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974. This spectacular original oil, Reclining Nude, is signed by the artist on the front lower left “M. Soyer”. It is in excellent condition, measures 10” x 20” and is framed in a gold leafed wood frame for a total size of 15” x 25”. PROVENANCE: Bonhams & Butterfields, Los Angeles. Authenticity is GUARANTEED. Paintings by Moses Soyer have sold at auction for over $29,000. Gallery and dealer prices are always much higher. Please scroll down on the item description to view additional photographs. Winning bidder please add $25.00 packing and shipping within the US, plus required insurance. Payment is due within 7 days. Please view my other auctions and ebay store for additional museum quality fine art and collectibles. Payment I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Money Order Personal Check Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!
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