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A solemn and dignified portrayal of Rabbi Israel Zeitoun, this 1920s oil painting captures the spiritual gravitas of a revered …
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A solemn and dignified portrayal of Rabbi Israel Zeitoun, this 1920s oil painting captures the spiritual gravitas of a revered Torah scholar. Seated in quiet contemplation, Zeitoun is depicted with a flowing white beard, traditional robe, and green turban—hallmarks of Sephardic rabbinical attire. The circular format and ornate metallic frame add a sense of reverence and timelessness to the composition.
• Subject: Rabbi Israel Zeitoun (early 20th-century Tunisian sage and Kabbalist)
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Date: Circa 1920s
• Dimensions: 24"
• Frame: Embossed metallic round frame with intricate detailing
• Condition: Excellent; no visible restoration or damage
• Provenance: Private Chicago collection; believed to have originated from a North African Jewish community, possibly Tunisia or Morocco
Rabbi Zeitoun was known for his deep devotion to Torah study and Kabbalistic teachings, often studying under Rabbi Avraham Hadjaj and contributing to the publication of Saro Shel Avraham. His legacy is honored in Jewish scholarship and memorial texts.
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 1ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Portraiture
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Tunisia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oil Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- no imperfections no imperfections less
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