1980s Charles Bragg Etching Rabbi With Torah Framed Fine Art Original Print Judaica

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This is an original signed etching by the celebrated American artist Charles Bragg titled "Rabbi with Torah." This particular piece … Read more This is an original signed etching by the celebrated American artist Charles Bragg titled "Rabbi with Torah." This particular piece is pencil-signed by Bragg in the lower right margin, clearly titled in the center, and hand-numbered 43 from a limited edition of just 100 impressions.

Charles Bragg was a fascinating figure in 20th-century art, known primarily for his bitingly funny, cryptic, and stylized social commentary. Before making it big as an artist, he lived a remarkably varied life as a truck driver, factory worker, and stand-up comedian—experiences that deeply informed his later artistic eye. While he frequently directed his satirical edge toward high society, politicians, and professionals like lawyers and doctors, his works focusing on the human spirit and traditional identity remained deeply compelling. His distinct style has earned his work permanent placement in major public institutions around the world, from the Pushkin Museum in Moscow to the Hirshhorn Collection in Washington, D.C.

This particular work, "Rabbi with Torah," offers a wonderful look at his masterful printmaking and line control. Rather than pure caricature, it is a deeply detailed, textured portrait that focuses on the quiet solemnity of the figure cradling an ornately decorated Torah scroll. The cross-hatching and deep contrast in the plate showcase the depth that made Bragg’s hand-pulled etchings highly sought after by collectors throughout his career.

12"W x 12.5"H See less