This portrait by Edmond Fleg foregrounds the sitter's gaze. The hollowing of the eyes gives expression to the character. His kindness is shown in the curves and lines of the face. The detail of the collar allows an element of recognition to be included.
Provenance
Atelier Chana Orloff, Paris; after July 1942-1943 looting of the studio - a confiscation as a result of Nazi persecution is suspected; whereabouts unknown
Literature / Source
Brief von Dr Gatte zu Chana Orloff, 28 März 1944; Erklärung von Chana Orloff an OBIP: MAE/OBIP/dossier de réclamation n°38302/carton n°166; Marc Vaux, Atelier Chana Orloff, Marc Vaux, côte: 1361.19, Bibliothèque Kandinsky
