Yvette

This piece, titled Yvette, is by Alexander Brooks and dates to 1925, reflecting a Expressionist style. It is executed in Oil on canvas, showcasing the use of materials and technique. The dimensions and framing details are not specified, leaving its scale open to interpretation. The work is signed by the artist, and provenance records indicate that Larcada Gallery, 23 East 67th Street, New York represented Alexander Brook and sold this work to Bobsy Goodspeed Chapman* (formerly Elizabeth Fuller Goodspeed) in 1925. Chapman (pictured in last slide) died in 1980 and Peter Colasante, founder and director of L’Enfant Gallery, purchased the work when the Chapman estate was sold in 1981. Reference stickers from Larcada Gallery are still on the reverse of the painting.. Works in the expressionist tradition often emphasize technique and thematic expression, inviting viewers to engage with the subject and context. This summary is generated from catalog records and reviewed for accuracy in attribution, date, and materials.