Max Liebermann connected the narration of German art with Impressionism. The artist is famous for naturalistic depictions of the daily life. Since the beginning of the career he opposed the tradition of idealisation. In 1873 the artist spent the summer in the village of Barbizon…
Marcel Janco, Doda, 1918-19, mixed media collage on paperboard, 56 × 46 cm Marcel Janco (1895–1984), a seminal figure of the Dada movement, created Doda in 1918–1919—a work that encapsulates his experimental spirit and bold approach to form, texture, and symbolism. Interestingly, the piece is…
At first glance, a jubilant composition of color and movement, Ships Dance in Tiberias by Amos Yaskil (Oil on canvas, 40 × 75 cm) bursts with the energy of lake life along the Galilean shore. In this vivid oil painting, Yaskil uses generous impasto and…
The cyclamen by Arthur Kolnik, set against a stark black background, bursts from its golden pot. Although the painting measures only a small fraction of a wall, its presence is undeniable (39 x 29 cm). Bold Simplicity Kolnik’s choice of a black background is striking.…
At first glance, the portrait of a seated woman—lost in thought, hand resting on her chin—invites the viewer into a moment of quiet introspection. But flip the canvas, and you’re instantly transported into a deep, shadowy forest, where thick tree trunks rise from a reddish-brown…