Isaac Snowman (British 1874-1947) Picking apples Oil on canvas Signed lower right 107 x 61cm (42 x 24 in.) Snowman was an Anglo-Jewish artist, born in London in 1873. Whilst his work frequently focussed on Jewish themes and subjects, he was also known for his portraits, genre and domestic views such as the present work. Such was his reputation during his lifetime, that he was commissioned to paint portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. Although he lived for many years in north London, he eventually moved to Jerusalem, with a studio above the Damascus Gate. At the outbreak of the Second World War, Snowman was on a trip to London and failing health prevented him from returning to Jerusalem. He died in 1947 and is buried at Willesden Jewish Cemetery.