Jacob Landau (American, 1917-2001) "Mark Twain," 1960, woodcut, signed, titled and inscribed Artist's Proof. Size: 15.5'' x 9'', 39 x 23 cm (image); 22'' x 15'', 56 x 38 cm (frame). Provenance: The Robert L. Pfannebecker Collection. Artist Biography: Jacob Landau was an American artist best known for his evocative works on the human condition. Typically, his works address the Great Depression, World War II, and the impact of technology and politics on individuals and their surroundings. Landau's works can be found in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art, and the National Gallery.

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