Portrait of a South Philadelphian Jew by Joseph SachsOil on canvas portrait of a South Philadelphian Jew, painted by Joseph Sachs circa 1920. The painting measures 20" x 16" and remains in its original, untouched frame. Joseph Sachs (1887-1974) was a Philadelphia Jewish artist who studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts under William Merritt Chase. His primary medium was oil paint, and his subject matter primarily consisted of portraits. Sachs is listed in *Who Was Who in American Art* by P. Falk (1985).
Trade Card: De Young's, Artists' Materials, New York CityThis trade card advertises De Young's, a purveyor of artists' supplies. The front of the card features a sepia-toned portrait of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States. The portrait is likely intended to evoke a sense of American history and patriotism, associating De Young's with high-quality materials favored by skilled artists. Below the portrait, the address is clearly printed: 815 Broadway, three doors from 12th St., New York. The back of the card is blank. The card indicates that De Young's sold oil paints and crayons.