Portrait of a Jewish street seller (hawker) was executed in 1908 by Viennese painter Josef Marko, who was active on the turn of 20th century with Viennese genre scenes and landscapes.

Literature: register ADEK ( allgemeines Künstlerleikon by Saur); Neuwirth, Lex. II, 1977, AKL.

Inscription: signed and dated (1)908 upper right.

Dimensions: unframed w 8 1/4" x h 12 3/8" (21x32 cm), framed w 11 3/4" x h 15 3/4" (30 x 40 cm ).

Technique: oil on wood, original gold-plated frame.

Condition: very good.