An oil on board painting depicting a reclining woman after the original oil painting by Raphael Zalman Soyer, 1899 to 1987. Signed lower right: R. Soyer. Framed. Raphael Zalman Soyer was a Russian-born American painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter. He is identified as a Social Realist because of his interest in men and women viewed in contemporary settings which included the streets, subways, salons and artists studios of New York City. He also wrote several books on his life and art. One of a kind artwork. Social Realism Art, Mid Century Paintings And Wall Decor Collectibles.