Queen Esther, Israeli Artist Murray Bloom, Signed & Framed Limited Edition Lithograph, 1980's

A limited edition lithograph of exquisitely designed and painted homage to Judaic Queen Esther, one of the great woman of human history. Murray created his series of 17 paintings on the Book of Esther at the invitation of Yeshiva University, where the paintings were first put on exhibit in 1981. That same year, his painting of Esther appeared on the front cover of Hadassah Magazine. The paintings have been on exhibit in locations throughout the U.S. and in South America. Beautifully framed behind plexiglass.

Size: 31.5' wide x 1.5" deep x 43.75" high (inches)

Artists words about painting:
QUEEN ESTHER
I have left her face unfinished for several reasons: She had deep internal beauty and well as great external beauty. Esther did not depend solely on this beauty but was able to save an entire nation through it. Esther's origin was unknown to the King. Her name was changed by Mordecai from Hadassah. She was an enigma. Her ways were hidden. I have let off her hair in deference to the orthodox custom regarding married women. Esther herself was not as important as what she accomplished and by who's power. With neither hair nor head, I could now omit the crown. Jewish tradition does not bestow mortal crowns. The dominant feature is her eyes and I have given them the disconcerting ability to follow the viewer around. Her strength of character, her willingness to face danger in her efforts to save her people are all mirrored there. I have given her a dress worthy of a queen. This dress carries oriental motifs as the events took place in Persia and I used Spanish sources for my research.

About Artist:
MURRAY BLOOM (5/30/1937 - 5/27/2020) WAS BORN IN NEW YORK CITY AND EDUCATED AT NEW YORK AND COLUMBIA UNIVERSITIES FROM WHICH HE RECEIVED THREE DEGREES IN FINE ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS. HE STUDIED PAINTING AND ILLUSTRATION AT THE ART STUDENTS LEAGUE.

His art is in many private collections and has been exhibited in galleries around the world.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Near fine condition and newly framed, matted, and backed.

Origin:
Israel

Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph, Plexiglass, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Near fine condition and newly framed, matted, and backed.