Beautiful ZVI RAPHAELI Original Oil Painting Jewish Israeli Listed Artist

Description: Beautiful Original Oil on Board Painting by Jewish Israeli Listed Artist Zvi Raphaeli Size: With frame: Approx. 17 1/2 x 20 5/8 inches Viewable portion of painting: Approx. 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches The painting is signed in Hebrew and in English on the bottom of the painting. The painting is in excellent condition. Please see photos for the painting's condition. The photos are part of this description. The painting comes framed in the pictured beautiful frame, which is included free of charge in the purchase price of this painting. The frame has some nicks and scratches. About the Artist: Zvi Raphaeli, who passed away in 2005, is a legend in the world of Israeli art. Raphaeli, who was both a Rabbi and a very talented artist, had a unique style all his own, one that merged his artistic abilities with the religious world he was a part of. Raphaeli was born in Suez, Egypt in 1924. When Raphaeli was a toddler, his family left Egypt for Paris. As a young man in Paris, Raphaeli studied at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux Arts. During World War II, Raphaeli was a member of the French Resistance. In 1945, at the age of 21, Raphaeli immigrated to Palestine and settled in Jerusalem. He initially joined a Hasidic Yeshiva in Meah Shearim and later joined a Sephardic Yeshiva in the Old City. In addition to his Torah studies, Raphaeli continued to study art under the master artist Jacob Steinhardt. Raphaeli soon established a name for himself in the Israeli art world. He became well-known for his beautiful paintings of Jerusalem streets and market scenes. Raphaeli also lived in Safed during his life and spent time in the United States as well. In 1960, Raphaeli had his first foreign solo show in Italy. One of the most unique and identifying aspects of Raphaeli’s oil paintings is his prominent impasto technique. The impasto technique involves the thick application of paint on the canvas. It is designed to bring depth to the subject of the painting. In the 1970s, Raphaeli made a name for himself as an art critic as well. He provided his critique to various other artists in Israel. Raphaeli’s critique was presented in Haaretz, one of Israel’s largest newspapers. Raphaeli is also famous for a Haggadah that he illustrated. Many of Raphaeli’s paintings celebrate Jewish life. People praying in synagogues and Rabbis praying at the Western Wall are favorite subjects of Raphaeli’s paintings. Raphaeli loved Judaism and the joy in many of his paintings with Jewish themes is almost palpable. Today, Raphaeli's beautiful paintings are part of important collections around the world. This painting is offered for sale by the Ronit D. Appel fine art gallery in Manhattan.

Price: 2000 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2025-01-25T14:20:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 65 USD