Portrait of Joseph Brummer

'Portrait of Joseph Brummer' is an oil painting on canvas, depicting the Hungarian-born art dealer and collector, Joseph Brummer. Rendered in the style of Naïve art (primitivism), the portrait captures Brummer's passion for diverse art forms, which he exhibited in his galleries in Paris and New York. His face holds an appreciative smile as he gazes directly, unflinchingly at the viewer, showcasing his confidence and broad-minded attitude towards antique artifacts, early European art, and modern paintings. Executed with a fluidity characteristic of oil paintings, the piece pays tribute to Brummer's significant contribution to 20th-century art dealing.