"That's Me in the Middle" Acrylic Painting on Canvas of Children and Israel's Independence Day

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Acrylic on canvas circa 1997 entitled "That's Me In the Middle. It is a depiction of the artist growing up … more Acrylic on canvas circa 1997 entitled "That's Me In the Middle. It is a depiction of the artist growing up in Israel in the mid '70's. A school celebration in Be'er Shevah of Yom HaAtzmaut, the day of Independence for Israel. The artist is the girl wearing the pants as her parents take a picture of her. Miss Bar-Lev's influences range from David Hockney to Van Gogh. It is Hockney's influence that shows bare canvas and pencil exposed for the contrast of color to pencil. The work remains unsigned. Dark navy blue stained/painted wood frame. This American artist spent part of her youth in Israel. A certificate of authenticity comes with the piece. less