Artist: Nahum Kook (1908–1978)
Technique: Gouache on paper
Dimensions: 50 x 70 cm
Status: Hand-signed by the artist (lower left)
About the Artwork:
A vibrant and dynamic original abstract composition by the self-taught Israeli artist Nahum Kook. This large-scale gouache painting features a rich tapestry of colors—vivid blues, oranges, and yellows—floating against a deep, earthy brown background. The work is characterized by its energetic application of paint and complex layering, creating a sense of movement and organic growth. A recipient of the Herman Struck Prize, Kook's abstract works are celebrated for their raw, intuitive power and sophisticated color relationships.
About the Artist:
Nahum Kook (1908–1978) was a prominent Israeli painter and illustrator, born in Jaffa. A self-taught master, he developed a unique visual language that spanned from figurative illustration to bold abstraction. His significant contribution to Israeli art was recognized in 1981 when he was posthumously awarded the prestigious Herman Struck Prize. His works are part of various Israeli collections and represent the authentic spirit of early Israeli modernism.