RAPHAEL SOYER Self Portrait Drawing Listed

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RAPHAEL SOYER b.1899 American Self Portrait mixed media drawing, starting on top with a self portrait of Raphael Soyer, Below is another portrait, The drawing is complemented by 3 very IMPORTANT American signatures; Thomas Hardy, Augustus John, and Dylan Thomas. This artwork is extremely RARE. This mixed media; comprises of Pen, Ink, Watercolor, and Pencil. SOYER’S artwork has sold at major auction houses for prices in excess of $60,000. ****NOTE: Email for more images. RAPHAEL SOYER N.A. was an exceptional 20th century American artist. He is best known for his paintings of Landscapes, Portraits, Cities, Interiors, and nudes. Born in Borisoglebsk, Russia in 1899, Raphael Soyer is identified as a social realist because of his interest in the common man, although he avoided subjects that were particularly critical of society. The experience of immigrant life in the United States provided RAPHAEL SOYER with a rich source of imagery for his art; sensitive, penetrating portrayals including transients, shoppers, dancers, and fellow artists. Near his studio in Manhattans Lower East Side he observed his fellow New Yorkers. His subjects were portrayed with strong, flat colors, which evoked a sense of isolation. Common themes were intimate studies of solitary women, often nudes, and portraits of fellow artists, reflecting his great affection read more