etchings
From the moment he learned the art of printmaking, the graphic quality of his work allowed for a happy transfer onto copper plate. Thus grew eight portfolios of etchings, including “Biblical Themes”, the epic “Gilgamesh and Enkidu”, the Jewish legend “The Lamed-Vav”, and “In Search of Oneself”, a collection of self-portraits.
“Abraham and Stars”, Etching, 18 x 22 inches, from “Biblical Themes”, 1950
“Cain and Abel”, Etching, 18 x 22 inches, from “Biblical Themes”, 1950
“Creation of Adam”, Etching, 18 x 22 inches, from “Biblical Themes”, 1950
“The End of the Flood,” Etching, 18 x 22 inches, from “Biblical Themes”, 1950
“Ezekiel’s Vision in the Valley of the Bones”, Etching, 22 x 18 inches, from “Prophets”, 1952
“Jacob Wrestling with the Angel”, Etching, 18 x 22 inches, from “Biblical Themes”, 1950
“Prophet at Night”, Etching, 22 x 18 inches, from “Prophets”, 1952
“Enkidu Sees Priestess Bathing”, Etching, 14 ¾ x 17 ½ inches, from “The Epic of Gilgamesh and Enkidu”, 1965-66
“Enkidu Sucks Milk from Udder of Cow”, Etching, 14 ¾ x 17 ½ inches, from “The Epic of Gilgamesh and Enkidu”, 1965-66
“Gilgamesh Sees Shadow of Deceased Enkidu”, Etching, 14 ¾ x 17 ½ inches, from “The Epic of Gilgamesh and Enkidu”, 1965-66
“Gilgamesh Passes Deep Darkness”, Etching, 14 ¾ x 17 ½ inches, from “The Epic of Gilgamesh and Enkidu”, 1965-66
“Gilgamesh Sees Shimmer of Sun”, Etching, 14 ¾ x 17 ½ inches, from “The Epic of Gilgamesh and Enkidu”, 1965-66