{"product_id":"rabbi-religious-mid-century-oil-painting-of-a-devout-rabbi-gilt-framed-continental","title":"Rabbi, Religious: Mid century oil painting of A devout Rabbi, Gilt framed, Continental","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003eDevout Rabbi, Mid -20th Century, Oil Painting, Gilt Framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA moving and dignified mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a devout Rabbi absorbed in prayer. The subject is shown holding a lulav, wrapped in a traditional Jewish prayer shawl (tallit), his aged features rendered with sensitivity and respect. The artist has captured a quiet moment of contemplation, conveying spiritual depth through the Rabbi’s gentle expression and downcast gaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePainted in a restrained palette against a dark background, the composition draws focus to the face, hands, and flowing folds of the prayer garment. The careful modelling of light and texture enhances the sense of reverence and solemnity, while the expressive brushwork suggests a skilled and confident hand. The artist’s initials appear discreetly in the lower right corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe painting is housed in an ornate gilt frame with a green velvet slip, adding richness and contrast to the composition. The frame bears Continental—possibly Belgian—marks, indicating European origin and quality craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis evocative work stands as both a fine example of 20th-century figurative painting and a poignant reflection on faith, tradition, and spiritual devotion. It would make a compelling addition to any collection of religious art, Judaica, or Continental portraiture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: black;\"\u003eSize 65 x 54 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: black;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear and tear unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers (may) have to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both international and UK shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219141964124,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/DSC_0171-2.jpg?v=1767699812","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/rabbi-religious-mid-century-oil-painting-of-a-devout-rabbi-gilt-framed-continental","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}