Igael Tumarkin - Large Scale Photo-Lithograph

Artist: Igael Tumarkin (1933–2021)
Technique: Photo-lithograph (photographic print glued on Kappa with laminated coating)
Dimensions: 120x166 cm
Status: Hand-signed by the artist, numbered 19/34
About the Artwork
This monumental photo-lithograph by renowned Israeli master Igael Tumarkin exemplifies his signature conceptual juxtaposition. The composition interfaces a classical architectural blueprint of the Florence Cathedral dome (Santa Maria del Fiore by Filippo Brunelleschi) with a contrasting organic photographic landscape of a lone tree amidst pastoral stones. The work bridges rigid mathematical geometry and historical European culture with raw, expressive organic elements.
About the Artist
Igael Tumarkin (1933–2021): An influential Israeli painter, sculptor, printmaker, and stage designer.
Early Background: Born in Dresden, Germany, immigrated to Israel in 1935, and studied under sculptor Rudolf Lehmann.
Avant-Garde Influences: Strongly influenced by the Dada movement, Pop Art, and assemblage techniques after spending time in Europe during the late 1950s.
Style and Legacy: Acclaimed for his bold monumental public sculptures, complex graphics, and expressive assemblages that blend mechanical, military, and structural forms with raw landscape elements. Recipient of the Israel Prize for Sculpture.