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Chaim Gross Israeli Court Musician S/N Lithograph Print

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Chaim Gross Israeli Court Musician S/N Lithograph Print
Artist: Chaim GrossTitle: Israeli Court MusicianMedium: Litho print on paperSignature: Signed by artist, lower rightEdition: 81/250, lower leftImage size: 11" x 27" * Sheet size: 18" x 31" * Condition: Very good; some minor staining to the marginsBiography * Chaim Gross is considered among * one of the greatest of Twentieth Century figurative sculptors, * and his graphic work is also highly celebrated. A native of * Austria, Chaim Gross emigrated to the United States in 1921 * where he began studies with Robert Laurent and Elie Nadelman. * His works can be seen in every major American museum collection * and at The Chaim Gross Studio Museum in New York. * * Well known for his direct wood carvings of circus performers, * animals and the female form, Chaim Gross worked in a combination * of traditional and tribal/folk styles. Gross began to focus * heavily on his heritage and Judaic themes after the terrible * events of World War II. * * Today, it is clear that his interest in the human form was * used to create more than simple sculpture. Every curvature and * graceful stroke helped ensure that the viewer was and will continue * to be awed with his unique style. By simplifying and omitting * details, his sculpture is a celebration of joy, love and humanity. * *Retrieved from: http://www.rogallery.com/Gross_Chaim/gross_c_bio.htm * * * * * * * *