Red chalk portrait of a girl with a bow – signed Weiner, March 1945

Portrait of a girl with a bow – red chalk, March 1945

A tender drawing in red chalk (sanguine) of a young girl with shoulder-length curly hair, a large bow in her hair and a striped jumper with a pinafore. The little face is modelled carefully and softly, the clothing sketched more loosely. Signed ‘Weiner’ and dated ‘Maart 1945’ (March 1945) at lower right – the Dutch ‘Maart’ points to a Dutch maker, and the date falls in the last months of the war. We have not (yet) been able to identify the artist.

Why we chose this piece

A touching child’s portrait from the last spring of the war, with a warm, classic look thanks to the red chalk. A personal portrait like this always has a story.

Style and interior

Suits a classic, country-style or romantic interior, a child’s room or bedroom, and a wall of portraits. Lovely in a narrow gilt or wooden frame with a cream mount.

Dimensions: 30.2 × 47.9 cm (sheet)
Artist: Weiner (not further identified)
Technique: red chalk (sanguine) on paper
Period: March 1945 (dated)
Origin: the Netherlands
Condition: Fair to good. The drawing itself is fresh. The paper is lightly toned with a few spots, especially in the upper half; the edges are lightly worn (photo 1). Unframed.

Price:
€ 65

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