Artist: Samuel Bak (b. 1933)
Technique: Original Color Lithograph on Paper
Dimensions: 27 x 35 cm
Status: Hand-signed in pencil (lower right) and numbered 62/75 (lower left).
About the Artwork:
In this captivating original lithograph, world-renowned artist Samuel Bak employs his signature pear motif to explore profound themes of vulnerability and resilience. The pear is depicted encased within a metallic, armor-like structure, set against a dramatic, stormy mountainous backdrop. Bak's masterful surrealist style and meticulous detail create a powerful image that blends historical memory with modern allegory. This Samuel Bak piece is a prime example of his ability to transform everyday objects into symbols of human experience.
About the Artist:
Samuel Bak (b. 1933): A world-renowned Israeli-American painter and Holocaust survivor.
Style: A master of Surrealism and Allegorical Art, Bak's work often deals with themes of destruction and reconstruction.
Legacy: His works are exhibited in major museums worldwide, including Yad Vashem and the Pucker Gallery. His "Pear" series is considered one of his most iconic and collectible bodies of work.