Sandu Liberman Rabbi With Young Girl Lithograph Signed, Numbered & Framed 1960's

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Sandu Liberman (Romanian–Israeli, 1923–1977)
Rabbi with Young Girl
Lithograph on paper, signed and numbered 99/200
In this tender and contemplative … Read more Sandu Liberman (Romanian–Israeli, 1923–1977)
Rabbi with Young Girl
Lithograph on paper, signed and numbered 99/200
In this tender and contemplative work, Sandu Liberman captures a profound moment of intergenerational connection. Rendered in expressive black and white, the composition portrays a bearded rabbi whose solemn gaze carries the weight of wisdom and experience, contrasted with the innocence and quiet curiosity of the young girl nestled in his protective embrace. The textured washes and gestural strokes lend the portrait a sense of immediacy, imbuing the figures with emotional depth while maintaining an aura of timelessness.
Liberman, celebrated for his ability to merge realism with emotive intensity, here elevates an intimate subject into a universal meditation on heritage, memory, and the bonds that anchor human life. The young girl’s luminous eyes meet the viewer directly, offering a sense of hope and continuity, while the rabbi’s contemplative expression suggests the endurance of tradition and spiritual strength.

The artwork is finely presented in a custom frame.

Dimensions:

Farmed : 34”H 30”W 1”D
Matted: 23.75"H 19”W
Unmatted : 22”H - 17.75” W

About the artist:
Sandu Liberman (1923–1977) was a Romanian-born Israeli artist celebrated for his expressive portraiture and sensitive figurative works. Born in Iași, Romania, he gained early recognition between 1946 and 1953 through numerous state exhibitions in Bucharest, and in 1952 he was awarded the gold medal at the International Art Festival in Romania. That same year, he was commissioned to illustrate a Romanian national encyclopedia and was appointed the Official Portrait Artist of Romania. In 1962, Liberman emigrated to Israel, where he continued his career and received several government commissions, including a 1965 portrait of the President of Guinea, which still hangs in the Royal Palace. Working primarily in oil on canvas and lithography, his subjects ranged from rabbis and intimate family studies to dancers, nudes, and evocative depictions of women and city life. Known for his mastery of line, tonal subtlety, and emotional depth, Liberman merged realism with lyrical sensitivity, creating works that reflect both personal intimacy and cultural heritage. He remained an influential figure in mid-20th-century Israeli art until his death in 1977. See less