Masterfully portrait of a Rabbi ( probably of Joseph Isaac Schneersohn (1880 Lubawitsch/Russian Empire - 1950 New York), the sixth "Rebbe" (spiritual leader) of the Chabad movement, a Hasidic group within Orthodox Judaism. The author of this Jewish portrait is Hungarian painter Jeno Doman (1901-1950). The artist , likely focused on realistic depiction of Jewish portraits in his work.
Inscription: signed lower right.
Technique: oil on canvas, gilt frame.
Measurements: unframed 19 3/4" x 23 5/8" (50,5 x 60 cm), framed 25" x 28 3/4" (63,5 x 73 cm).
Condition: very good.
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