$588
Reuven Rubin (Israeli, 1893-1974) Lot of Three Prints: Old Testament Subjects. Each signed "...Rubin" in pencil l.r. and numbered "III/XII" in pencil l.l. Color lithographs on paper, image sizes approximately 21 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (54.5 x 46.8 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle toning, not examined out of frames. Provenance: A New York philanthropic Jewish organization. N.B. Reuven Rubin studied art in his native Romania, Paris, and Palestine before moving to Israel in the 1920s. His one-man show in Jerusalem in 1924 was the first in the city, and a similar show in 1932 inaugurated the Tel Aviv Art Museum. Throughout his career, he sought to stay true to his European training while forging a new, distinctively Israeli style of art. It is the fusion of these two elements, which led Rubin to sign his first name in Hebrew and his surname in Roman letters, which gives his works their depth and complexity. His subjects encompass a variety of genres, including depictions of Israeli workers and portrayal of Biblical scenes. Rubin went on to become Israel's first ambassador to Romania, and enjoyed acclaim for his art worldwide until his death in 19741.1 Friedman, Dr. Motti, ed. "Reuven Rubin." Department for Jewish Zionist Education. The Pedagogic Center: 1997.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-08-24
