Painting; Reading a Letter

Object/Artifact

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The Michael Klein Collection at The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah

Name/Title

Painting; "Reading a Letter"

Entry/Object ID

K_0627

Tags

art around building

Description

Depicts bearded Rabbi in black hat holding up a letter, creased verically and horizontally, all against a red background. Ornate frame, plaque at bottom reads "The Rabbi/ A. Priechenfried"

Made/Created

Artist

Alois Heinrich Priechenfried

Place

City

Vienna

Country

Austria

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date made: Late 19th-early 20th c

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Plaque

Dimensions

Height

10-3/4 in

Width

9-1/8 in

Material

Oil on masonite