Please find details of “A Wedding on a Rainy Day” by Malnovitzer
Zvi Malnovitzer is known for his figurative paintings that document Jewish life while preserving a strong emotional and historical presence. A Wedding on a Rainy Day, an oil on canvas measuring 140 × 180 cm, presents a carefully composed scene. Thus, the painting reflects the artist’s ability to merge narrative clarity with painterly sensitivity.
Composition
At the center of the composition, the wedding ceremony unfolds in a public square. The bride and groom stand beneath a traditional Chuppah. Malnovitzer places the figures close to the viewer, which creates a sense of immediacy and participation. Particularly, the crowd forms a loose circle that guides the eye inward and reinforces the communal nature of the event.
At the same time, the rainy setting plays a crucial role. Reflections on the wet ground echo the colors of clothing and buildings. Soft brushstrokes blur architectural details, allowing light and atmosphere to dominate. As a result, the city becomes both a physical location and an emotional backdrop. The muted palette of purples, blues, and warm yellows suggests evening light and heightens the sense of quiet anticipation.
Each figure appears distinct, yet none disrupts the harmony of the scene. Children move freely in the foreground, while adults gather in attentive groups.
Importantly, A Wedding on a Rainy Day offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a large-scale, fully realized work by Zvi Malnovitzer.
Exclusivity
Kings gallery has a unique collection of paintings created by Zvi Malnovitzer, due to good and respectful relations between gallery owner Eli Cohen and the artist. Kings gallery highly appreciates the exceptional opportunity to work with this collection and approaches to it responsibly. We thank the artist for trust and exclusivity to manage his art, that he gave to Eli Cohen.
Our Gallery
Kings Gallery is a leading fine art gallery established in Jerusalem in 1995. We strive to collect and sell the highest quality historic and contemporary Israeli and International art. The gallery specializes in artists from the early period of the 1920’s. In addition, Kings Gallery features leading up-and-coming young artists who will definitely be prominent names in the next few years.
In addition, take a look at “Simchat Torah” by Zvi Malnovitzer, the hakafot. Apart from this, other blogs about his paintings: “Tashlikh”, “Girl in a White Dress”, “Portrait”, “Preparations for the celebration on Mount Meron”, “Chuppa”.
