Illustration for the Baalschem
1930
About this artwork
A dark, atmospheric lithograph depicting a water mill at night with a strong emphasis on light and shadow. The work was likely produced as part of a series illustrating stories of the Baal Shem Tov.
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Rosy Lilienfeld was a German-Jewish artist whose work often delved into themes of mysticism and Jewish folklore. Her illustrations for the Baalschem, a collection of tales concerning the founder of Hasidism, reflect the moody, introspective atmosphere common in European Expressionist art of the interwar period.
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Illustration for the Baalschem
Rosy Lilienfeld, 1930
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