Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Sephardic Jew
Isidor Kaufmann
This evocative portrait by Isidor Kaufmann captures a moment of quiet contemplation in rich, textural detail.
The Kabbalist
Isidor Kaufmann
1915 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterfully detailed portrait of a scholarly man in traditional attire, set against a backdrop of antique books.
$243
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige, Rich brown
About the piece
Created by Isidor Kaufmann around 1915, this oil on panel portrait captures a Kabbalist with remarkable psychological depth and technical precision. The work is celebrated for its meticulous rendering of textures, from the soft fur of the shtreimel to the weathered leather spines of the books that frame the contemplative subject.
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