This is a framed etching of a Sephardic Jew reading a Siddur, done by artist Saul Raskin. The image has much contemplative expression. Artist: Saul Raskin Signature: In pencil, lower left, and in the plate Title: Sephardic Jew, written in pencil, lower right Medium: Etching on paper Image size: 9 1/2 x 13 inches Condition: excellent Frame: Black painted wood; some light paint wear Frame size: 15 x 19 1/2 inches
This is a nice early work by the well respected Jewish artist.Biography: Saul Raskin (1878-1966) was born in Russia, and emigrated to New York to become an artist. He worked in various mediums, including etching, lithography, oils, watercolors, and printmaking. His subject matter has ranged from cityscapes of New York, to old Jerusalem, and figures and portraits. Exhibitions of his art have taken place at the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Academy of Design, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Reproductions of his work have been popular in prints, and postcards.
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