"Market in Zichron Yakov, Israel",1952. Colorful street scene, oil impasto on board. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist herself in '87. Bernstein's quote "Painted during 1st trip to Israel and was my favorite painting of places in Israel." Theresa Ferber Bernstein was born in Philadelphia and received her art education at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, moving to New York City in 1912, continuing her studies in the studio of William Merritt Chase. A superb colorist and dynamic draftsman, Bernstein captured the energy of the urban scene and the humanity of its diverse population. Decade after decade, she chronicled life around her. Her work was frequently cited as masculine by the critics and sometimes distinguished artists who chose paintings for exhibits were surprised to learn that the work they had admired had been painted by a woman. Bernstein may have added to the confusion by sometimes signing her work with her last name only. Signed lower right and on reverse. Overall size: 23 x 27 in. Sight size: 15 x 19 in. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.