Jacques Weismann (France, 1878-1962) oil on board painting of a young woman in green printed dress with short skirt revealing much of her thigh, seated in a chair and reading a book. Paintings line the wall behind her. Illegible pencil inscriptions en verso with past owner name or possible title, "Mrs. Desmath". Signed J. Weismann upper right corner. Housed in a textured, tan-painted wooden frame. Panel: 18" H x 15" W. Framed: 24"H x 21 1/2"W. Provenance: Consignor's father was a friend of the artist and brought this painting home to the U.S. from a trip to Paris in the 1940s. By oral tradition, the woman pictured was the artist's girlfriend. Condition: 6-inch split to panel, prior to paint application. 5" clear drip down center of painting, across book. Frame in poor condition with considerable chipping.