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An Allegorical Wedding- Sketch for a carpet dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. David Wolffsohn Triptych (from..., by Ephraim Moses Lilien, charcoal, 1906

An Allegorical Wedding- Sketch for a carpet dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. David Wolffsohn Triptych (from...

Ephraim Moses Lilien

1906

charcoal

canvas

From the collection of Israel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

An Allegorical Wedding- Sketch for a carpet dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. David Wolffsohn Triptych (from... is a 1906 charcoal by Ephraim Moses Lilien, a Art Nouveau work, depicting Biblical Magi, held at Israel Museum.

Who painted this?
Ephraim Moses Lilien
When & what style?
1906 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Israel Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three distinct sections. The central section features a man and woman standing together, surrounded by six men holding poles. The left section shows a man blowing a horn, while the right section depicts a man with a white beard. The background of the painting is a mix of green, blue, and yellow hues. The central figures are adorned in red and white attire, adding a pop of color to the overall composition. The surrounding men are dressed in simpler attire, with some wearing loincloths. The use of bold lines and vibrant colors creates a sense of energy and movement in the painting. The intricate details and symbolism in this painting invite further exploration. To learn more about the artist's use of symbolism, look up the artist Ephraim Moses Lilien.

About the artist

Portrait of Ephraim Moses Lilien
Artist

Ephraim Moses Lilien

Maurycy "Ephraim Moses" Lilien (Polish: ; Hebrew: אפרים משה ליליין; 23 May 1874 – 18 July 1925) was a Polish-Jewish Art Nouveau illustrator and printmaker particularly noted for his art on Jewish themes and his influence on the Bezalel school art movement.

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