The Jewish lady depicted is the Dutch actress Esther de Boer-Van Rijk (Rotterdam, July 29, 1853 - Amsterdam, September 7, 1937) who played Kniertje in the film ‘Op hoop van zegen’. On the occasion of her 70th birthday in 1923, the city of Amsterdam appointed her a 'citizen of merit' and awarded her a silver medal of honor. On October 16, 1928, she was honored at the Stadsschouwburg on her 75th birthday and was made a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. In 1929, she was also made a Knight in the Order of the Crown of Belgium. Her memoirs "Ik kijk terug" (I look back) was published in 1934. Type of work: Oil on canvas Signature: Hand signed Framed: Yes Size: 40 x 34 cm (h x w) Condition: In excellent condition
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ConditionExcellentColorsBeige, Red, CremeMaterialCanvasNumber of items1Height40 cmWidth34 cm