Artist: Heinz Seelig (1909–1997)
Title: Noah's Ark (From the "Heart and Rainbow" Portfolio)
Year: 1984
Technique: Original Color Lithograph on Paper
Dimensions: 75 x 52 cm (Paper size)
Status: Hand-signed in pencil (lower right) and numbered 25/200 (lower left)
Publisher: Published by Goldman's Art Gallery, Haifa, for the Jerusalem Variety Center and the Rainbow's Amie Karen Center (Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles).
About the Artwork:
This enchanting 1984 lithograph by artist and architect Heinz Seelig offers a unique interpretation of the biblical story of Noah’s Ark. Featuring a vibrant rainbow and a circular "Mandala" of animals from around the world, the piece symbolizes universal peace and protection. Seelig’s meticulous technique, influenced by his Bauhaus education, creates a rich texture of dots and intricate patterns. As part of the "Heart and Rainbow" charity portfolio, this Heinz Seelig piece is a masterful blend of Jewish tradition and modern design.
About the Artist:
Heinz Seelig (1909–1997): A Polish-born Israeli painter and architect.
Education: Trained at the legendary Bauhaus in Dessau, Germany, and studied interior decoration in Berlin.
Legacy: Known for his detailed, atmospheric works that often incorporate Jewish themes and biblical narratives through a sophisticated, modern lens.