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Portraits by Winold Reiss

September 24 – 27, 2026

WINOLD REISS (1886–1953), "Mexican Girl," 1920. Conté crayon and colored pencil on paper, 19 7/8 x 14 7/8 in.

WINOLD REISS (1886–1953)
Mexican Girl, 1920
Conté crayon and colored pencil on paper, 19 7/8 x 14 7/8 in.
Signed (at lower left): WINOLD / REISS

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WINOLD REISS (1886–1953), "Frenchy Riviere," 1927. Pastel on Whatman board, 29 1/4 x 21 1/4 in.

WINOLD REISS (1886–1953)
Frenchy Riviere, 1927
Pastel on Whatman board, 29 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. 
Signed and inscribed (at lower left): WINOLD / REISS; (on verso), “FRENCHY RIVIERE” / Property of / Louis W. Hill / c/p G.N.RY. /  St. Paul, Minn.

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WINOLD REISS (1886–1953), "Katherine [Kathryn] Hamill," 1927. Mixed media on Whatman board, 29 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.

WINOLD REISS (1886–1953)
Katherine [Kathryn] Hamill, 1927
Mixed media on Whatman board, 29 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. 
Signed (at lower left): WINOLD / REISS
 

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WINOLD REISS (1886–1953), "Runs Over His Enemy,' 1942. Pastel and tempera on Whatman board, 32 x 20 in.

WINOLD REISS (1886–1953)
Runs Over His Enemy, 1942
Pastel and tempera on Whatman board, 32 x 20 in.
Signed and inscribed (at lower left): WINOLD / REISS; (on the back): RUNS OVER HIS ENEMY 
 

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Press Release

Hirschl & Adler Galleries will present a highly anticipated exhibition showcasing the portraits of renowned German American artist Winold Reiss. This exclusive presentation will highlight Reiss’s exceptional talent and distinctive vision, offering a rare glimpse into his celebrated portraiture.

Winold Reiss (1886–1953), is increasingly recognized as a pivotal figure in early 20th-century American art. He is reknowned for his evocative portraits that capture the spirit and character of his subjects with unparalleled intensity. The Hirschl & Adler presentation will cover the full panoply of portrait subjects explored by the artist, including figures from the Harlem Renaissance movement, Mexican revolutionaries, Indigenous Americans, as well as fashion models and other cultural icons in New York during the 1920s and '30s. All will reveal Reiss’s unique combination of innovative artistic design and uncanny psychological depth.

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