This evocative oil painting captures the historic essence of Israel in the late 1960s. Rendered in a characteristic mid-century impressionistic style, the work features a rich impasto technique that provides texture to the stone architecture and figures. The palette is dominated by warm "Jerusalem Stone" ochres, earthy umbers, and deep blues, creating a sense of timelessness.
The painting is signed by the artist B. Sade in the lower-left corner and is dated and localized in the lower-right as "Israel 1968." This specific year is highly collectible for Israeli art, marking the period immediately following the reunification of Jerusalem. The size is a standard format for the artist, making it ideal for gallery walls or as a focal point in a Judaica collection.
Material & Specifications
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Medium: Original Oil on Canvas
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Artist: B. Sade (Signed bottom left)
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Date: 1968 (Inscribed "Israel 1968" bottom right)
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Origin: Israel
Condition
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Canvas: Strong and stable; no visible punctures or tears.
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Paint Surface: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface dust consistent with age. Colors remain vibrant with no significant craquelure or flaking.
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Edge Wear: Minor rubbing where the canvas meets the frame (common for pieces of this age).
Reference Citation
Reference: Jewish Art: An Illustrated History, edited by Cecil Roth (McGraw-Hill). While Sade is a folk-commercial artist, the style of mid-century Israeli painting and the cultural context of the 1960s Jerusalem art scene is extensively documented in Chapter 10: "The Jewish Artist in the Modern World" (pp. 435-460).
Item dimensions (canvas only): 16.5 in tall × 11.5 in wide × 0.75 in deep
Item dimensions (canvas with frame): 18 in tall × 13 in wide × 1.5 in deep
Weight of item:Â 1 lb 2 oz
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