Georges Berger

Waiting Hyenas - Woodcut Print by Georges Berger - Early 20th Century

20th Century

Historical Scene is an original print realized by Mino Maccari in the Mid-20th Century. Beautiful black and white woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. Included a passport: 35 x 28 ...

The Wait is an original Modern artwork realized by Hermann-Paul (Paris,1864 – 1940). Original Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right corner. Passepartout is i...

"The Dogs" is an original woodcut print realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In Good conditions, except for very small foxing along the margins which does not affect the image. Th...

Les Croix de bois is an etching and drypoint realized by André Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884-1974) in the mid-20th Century. Good condition. Hand-signed. Artist's proof No.1. André Du...

Lithograph on paper, Edited in 1944 Limited edition of 300, numbered 90/300
 Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner 
Paper size: 31 x 23 cm Plate size: 24 x 16 cm Very good...

Paul JOUVE (1878-1973) Soldat apercevant la panthère, c. 1949 Gravure originale à l'eau-forte (atelier Haasen) Non signée Sur vélin 32.5 x 25 cm INFORMATION : Gravure créée pour le...

Robert Beauchamp, American (1923 - 1995) - Hunted Horses, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 100, Size: 18 in...

The print, titled "Die Löwen" (The Lions), by Nathan Altman is a compelling work in black and white lithography set against a burnished gold background. This specific print comes from a limited edition series titled "Jüdische Graphik" (Jewish Graphics), published in Berlin in 1923 by "Petropolis." Only 250 copies of this series were produced, making each surviving piece a rare collector's item. Nathan Altman was an influential figure in the Russian and Soviet avant-garde movement. Born in 1889 in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, he studied at the Odessa Art School, later moving to Paris to further his education at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. Altman's style evolved over the years, showing strong influences from Cubism and Futurism, which are evident in his approach to stage design and book illustration as well. "Die Löwen" reflects Altman's skill in using stark contrasts and geometric abstraction, characteristics common to Cubism. This work likely carries symbolic meanings, perhaps reflecting themes of power, resilience, or Jewish heritage, which are expressed through the stylized, powerful imagery of the lions. The choice of a gold background not only highlights the figures but also adds a regal or sacred connotation, elevating the subjects in a manner that may tie back to historical or cultural significance within Jewish art. Altman's contributions extend beyond visual arts; he was also notable for his set designs for Jewish theaters...