Artwork
The Rabbi
The Rabbi is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Alph Levy. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Rabbi is a lithograph created by Alph Levy around 1887, featuring a detailed portrait of a religious figure.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a bearded man, likely a rabbi, engrossed in reading an open book while wearing traditional attire including a tallit and kippah. His expressive face and the visible pages of the book suggest a moment of intense study or contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography with chine collé on wove paper, the work combines elements of Impressionism and Realism, evident in its capture of light and detailed representation of the subject.
Artist & collection
