La Merveilleuse Histoire de la Reine Esther - "La Meguilah". Texte et miniatures de Devi Tuszynski [LIMITED EDITION OF 500 COPIES SIGNED BY ARTIST].
Author
Tuszynski, Devi [ALT: Tushinsky, David].
Place of Publication
Paris
Publication Name
Prestige des Arts
Year
1980
Language(s)
French English Hebrew
Description
COPY #15 OF LIMITED EDITION OF 500 COPIES SIGNED BY ARTIST - DEVI TUSZYNSKI. Rare collection of 22 miniatures illustrating scenes from the book of Esther. The beautiful drawings are done in a unique style of Devi Tuszynski, who is influenced by ancient mid-eastern art, Persian art and illuminated Islamic manuscripts, while maintaining a very modernist feel. The miniatures are captioned and prefaced in English, Hebrew and French. 305x230mm. 6 text pages & 22 plates. Marbled board Hardcover. No binding (folder format). Cover edges slightly worn. Folder spine rear hinge has small tear (4mm). Dedication written in ink on endpaper. [SUMMARY]: This rare work of Jewish art [SUMMARY]: This rare album of Jewish art miniatures, with signed dedication and drawing by the artist, is otherwise in very good condition.