This is an original oil painting on stretched canvas titled "Contemplative Young Lady" circa 1945 by Pierre Ernest Kohl (French, 1897–1985). Kohl was born in 1897 in Monaco and their work has been highly collectible since being in several premier art auctions. The painting shows a young woman with her head turned to the side next to a vase of flowers in a classic Art Nouveau / Art Deco styling. The piece is signed lower right reading, "Kohl" and is in well kept good condition. The frame is a nice antique highly figured plaster gilt gold wood frame which has been painted. There is a brass plaque on the bottom reading, "Pierre Ernest Kohl 1897-, German / "Contemplative Young Lady" c. 1945". Provenance: From the Henry and Jean Sjaardema Art Collection. Art canvas measures 20" by 16" and the frame is 25 3/8" by 21 1/2". Frame has some chipping. It weighs 5 pounds and 6 ounces.