'Three Seated Women' by Irma Stern

General

Object Auto ID

11115

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_14607

Common Name

'Three Seated Women' by Irma Stern

Classified Name

Painting (Gouache)

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

'Three Seated Women' is a gouache on paper painting by the South African artist Irma Stern. The piece is signed and dated 'I.St 1938' to the lower right and bears the inscription 'To Ruth / with Best Wishes / from the Jaffes / of the Boltons' on the reverse. The painting dimensions are 31.5 x 24.5cm (12 3/8 x 9 5/8in).

Provenance

Gifted to the present owner from Ben and Cecilia Jaffe

Description

Material Types

Paint

Technique Types

Gouache

Distinguishing Features

This work in gouache depicts three women seated on the floor, and is framed

Inscriptions

signed and dated 'I.St 1938' (lower right); bears inscription 'To Ruth / with Best Wishes / from the Jaffes / of the Boltons' (verso)