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UnknownModernist Oil on Canvas Painting "The Immigrant" signed Hida Coates Altschulecirca 1946
circa 1946
$8,475
£6,448.24
€7,429.68
CA$12,031.85
A$12,908.02
CHF 6,923.60
MX$155,410.82
NOK 87,280.06
SEK 79,587.32
DKK 55,509.62
About the Item
This Modernist oil on canvas painting, titled "The Immigrant" and signed by Hida Coates Altschule, is a powerful and evocative piece created in America circa 1946. Deeply reflective of its time, the work explores the emotional and social realities of the immigrant experience in post-war America, a moment in history marked by transformation, displacement, and the search for belonging. Reminiscent of WPA work from the era, the playful and dramatic rendering of forms with thick yet softened brush strokes and vibrant hues and deep contrast in value.
Altschule, an artist known for her ability to channel complex human emotions through modernist techniques, has created a work that stands out for its depth and resonance. The painting likely uses bold, expressive brushstrokes and a moody yet striking color palette, hallmarks of the Modernist movement, to communicate not just the figure or scene of "The Immigrant," but the emotional weight of that identity. It seems to move beyond literal representation, channeling the psychological and spiritual essence of migration and adaptation. The choice of oil on canvas as the medium emphasizes the richness of the scene, allowing for layered textures and deep saturation that intensify the feeling of the work.
The piece, signed by Altschule, carries with it authenticity and significance, both in its artistic merit and its historical context. Painted in the aftermath of World War II, when the world grappled with the consequences of global turmoil and massive migration, this work captures the universality of displacement and survival amid change. It resonates with the themes of identity, resilience, and belonging, universal human experiences that transcend the specific period in which it was made.
By focusing on the immigrant experience, Altschule addresses not just a subject, but a story that is timeless and ever-relevant. This painting is a poignant example of American Modernist art that reflects the nation’s cultural and emotional landscape as it shifted in the mid-20th century. Fitted in a Bold Custom Walnut Gallery Frame with a Gilt Washed Walnut Liner, this painting is in Excellent Vintage Condition.
American, Circa 1946
Dimensions:
Frame - Height: 53" x Width: 46" x Depth: 3"
Canvas - Height: 40.75" x Width: 34"
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