Yossi Stern - The Fishermen

Artist: Yossi Stern (1923–1992)
Technique: Original Lithograph on Paper
Dimensions: 33 x 48 cm (Paper size)
Status: Hand-signed by the artist, Framed
About the Artwork:
An original lithograph by Israeli artist and illustrator Yossi Stern, titled "The Fishermen". The artwork depicts a coastal marine scene with fishermen handling large nets alongside their docked wooden boats. Executed with a dense, rhythmic framework of white linework over a dark, textured background, the print showcases Stern’s early expressionist draftsmanship. This authentic piece is hand-signed by the artist and is presented in a frame.
About the Artist:
Yossi Stern (1923–1992): A prominent Hungarian-born Israeli painter, caricaturist, and lecturer.
Artistic Education: Immigrated to Israel in 1939 and studied at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, later continuing his artistic training in London.
Career Milestones: Served as a graphic editor and illustrator for the "Bamahane" newspaper and subsequently taught as a lecturer at Bezalel.
Style Evolution: His early work was heavily influenced by the expressive graphic style of Jacob Steinhardt, later transitioning toward folkloric, biblical, and local Jerusalem motifs.