1970s Framed Watercolor by Zvi Ehrman – Street Scene in Safed, Israel – Jewish Artist

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This lovely framed watercolor painting by Jewish artist Zvi Ehrman (1903–1993) depicts a quiet street scene, likely in Safed (Tzfat), … Read more This lovely framed watercolor painting by Jewish artist Zvi Ehrman (1903–1993) depicts a quiet street scene, likely in Safed (Tzfat), Israel. Known for his soft pastel tones and serene compositions, Ehrman captured the spirit of Israeli life and light in his figurative works.

The painting is housed under glass with linen matting and a silver-tone wooden frame. The mat has a small stain, and the frame shows minor wear with some surface scratches, which could be touched up with silver paint if desired. The artwork itself is in excellent condition and ready to hang.

Artist: Zvi Ehrman (1903–1993)
Born: Krakow, Poland – Died: Safed, Israel
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Subject: Street scene, likely in Safed
Framed Size: 18.5" x 15"
Matting: Linen mat with small stain
Frame: Silver-tone wooden frame, some minor scratches
Glazing: Under glass
Condition: Artwork in excellent condition; minor wear to mat and frame

About the Artist:
Zvi Ehrman was a prominent Jewish aquarellist who studied at the Art Academy of Krakow and taught at the Hebrew Gymnasium there. After moving to Israel, he joined the Safed artist colony, becoming known for his figurative works celebrating Jewish heritage and Israeli landscapes, painted in his signature soft, sunlit palette. See less