Between 1913 and 1918, Blokh created a series of “psychological portraits” of his contemporaries. One of the most artistically expressive and subtle in its execution is undoubtedly the portrait of the artist Isaak Brodsky. Blokh returned to this image several times, also creating a plaster bas relief. The dynamic composition and ragged edges help to create a spirited, emotionally expressive image of the artist, as if reflecting Brodsky’s own painting style.
