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Up for sale is a beautifully executed, original 1943 World War II-era oil on canvas portrait of a woman identified as E. P. Knight.
This striking mid-century artwork is painted in a highly expressive style featuring rich, painterly tones of purple, plum, and pink. The subject is rendered with incredible dignity, typical of fine portraiture from the 1940s.
Artist Signature & Attribution Note:
The painting is clearly signed and dated 1943 in the lower left corner. The stylized cursive signature appears most likely to read \"M. Stokvs\" or \"M. Stokvis\" (a prominent European/Dutch surname). Because of the continuous, fluid script, it can also be interpreted by some eyes as \"M. Tokunaga.\" We are listing this piece with both possibilities noted so collectors can evaluate the handwriting for themselves.
Historic Inscriptions & Provenance:
The back of the canvas features a fascinating, hand-written historical inscription on the canvas and wooden stretcher bars that reads: \"E. P. Knight — age 47 — 1943\". This places the birth year of the subject around 1896, providing excellent documentation and context for regional history collectors.
Dimensions:
• Unframed Canvas Size: 30\" Height x 26\" Width
Condition Notes:
The painting is in remarkable vintage condition. The canvas remains tight on its original, sturdy wooden stretcher frame. There is no major paint loss, flaking, or structural damage. Please carefully review the high-resolution images provided to evaluate the texture, brushwork, and edge condition.
This is a wonderful, investment-ready piece for collectors of mid-century art, WWII-era portraiture, or anyone looking to add a commanding historic presence to a gallery wall.
Shipping & Handling:
The painting will be packed with professional-grade materials, securely boxed, and shipped with full insurance and tracking to ensure it arrives safely.
Top of painting border has some scratches from where frame use to be.
Painting is unframed
Has wear from age
Back of frame has age and wear .
