Samuel Grodensky (1894-1974) "Hassidim" Hand signed and dated "Grodensky '62" u.l., Titled verso in pencil on stretcher 31" x 27" canvas , 35 1/2" x 31 1/2" framed. Large Fauvist Expressionist Jewish Family Oil Painting This is done in an Expressionist style in Fauvist colors. Influenced by the Judaic artists of the early Israeli Bezalel School In Jerusalem, It is a sensitive portrait depiction of a Chassidic family, Rabbi with children, going to synagogue in their Shabbat finery. Of the same period as Tully Filmus, Itshak Holtz, William Gropper and Reuven Rubin. This is a great piece of mid century Judaica at a great value.