This is an 11 by 8 1/2 inch modernist mixed media (watercolor & pencil) painting by New York artist Bertram Hartman (1882-1960.) of a man with his arms hanging from a larger fantasy woman's breasts.   It was done by Bertram Hartman, perhaps as a piece he was working on for a book since he was an illustrator of books besides being a fine artist. It is unsigned.  I have several ink drawings and a couple paintings for book covers that demonstrate the style carry-over from these to this and other drawings and paintings he did.  I have included a couple of photos of drawings he did that show the closeness and parallel between the artwork. Two the three drawings included show Hartman's BH monogram. (K2)

     The condition is very good. See the condition report above as well as the photos.  It will be shipped for $15 via UPS or USPS.

    Born Junction City, April 18, 1882; died New York, NY, July 9, 1960. Painter. Illustrator. Batik. Mosaics. Studied at Art Institute of Chicago; studied at the Royal Academy in Munich in 1911 and in Paris. Began his career at Junction City where he decorated the walls of a local hotel with scenes from "Robin Hood." Illustrated for the Judge and the Dial. Also provided some illustration work for books including a cover and frontispiece for Louis Untermeyer's 1922 book Heavens. Worked for the WPA/FAP and produced six mural paintings for the Folks Tuberculosis Hospital in Oneonto, NY as well as some easel paintings. Worked as an instructor at the Annot Art School, NY in 1936-7. Hartman struggled financially and his health declined so his later career was difficult and his artistic achievements overlooked.