Shraga Weil (1918-2009) Israeli, Lithograph. Titled "The Messenger". Signed lower right. Titled bottom. Numbered 135/150.

Framed. The piece features a central figure, a symbolic messenger or guardian, rendered in clean, expressive lines. This figure stands against a dynamic and richly textured background of layered colors—vibrant blues, greens, yellows, and earthy browns—that give the print a sense of ancient, weathered beauty. The striking contrast between the figure's simple form and the abstract, energetic background is a hallmark of Weil's work, which often combines modern artistic techniques with deep biblical and historical Jewish themes. The "messenger" title itself highlights the work's central message of carrying knowledge and history from the past into the present.

Overall Size: 26 x 34 1/4 in.
Sight Size: 19 x 26 1/2 in.

Shraga Weil (1918-2009) was a Czech-born Israeli painter and printmaker renowned for his symbolic and expressive works often focused on Jewish themes. Born in Czechoslovakia, he studied in Prague before being imprisoned during World War II, immigrating to Israel in 1947, and settling at Kibbutz HaOgen. Weil's art is characterized by its integration of Jewish iconography, such as the recurring motif of the ram caught in a thicket, symbolizing sacrifice and redemption. His important works have been exhibited internationally and are held in the collections of major institutions like the Israel Museum.

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