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E. Cohen, Oil on Canvas, The Back Operation, Signed and Dated

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E. Cohen, Oil on Canvas, The Back Operation, Signed and Dated
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A compelling oil on canvas genre painting, signed E. Cohen and dated 7 DIC 59 (December 7, 1959) at lower right. This vividly expressive work recreates a rustic medical scene in which a man receives a painful procedure on his back, surrounded by onlookers in a dimly lit interior. The artist has skillfully captured a blend of discomfort, concentration, and amusement in the facial expressions, enhancing the theatricality of the scene. This painting is a 20th-century interpretation of The Back Operation [ca. 1636] by Adriaen Brouwer (ca. 1605-1638), a Flemish Baroque painter renowned for his vivid depictions of peasant life and tavern scenes. The homage remains faithful to the original composition while rendered in a mid-century painterly hand. Presented in a deep, beveled wood frame. Craquelure and surface darkening consistent with age. Frame shows wear and scuffing. Canvas remains tight and stable.

Artist: E. Cohen
Issued: 1959
Dimensions: 24"L x 28"H

Condition: Age related wear. Scratches on shadow box frame.