Michael Hittleman Gallery
Jacob Steinhardt

Jacob Steinhardt, (1887 - 1968 born in Zerkow, Poland). One of the Twentieth Century's most powerful artists. Steinhardt was a German Expressionist whose graphic works - especially woodcuts and etchings - are masterpieces of the medium. In 1912 he was a founder of the Pathetiker Group. He also exhibited at and was a member of the Berlin Secession. In 1933 he emigrates to Palestine and eventually heads the Graphics Department of the Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts. In the 1950s he is honored internationally for his contributions to art and the graphic medium.


Noah Blesses the Beasts / Woodcut
 
Jonah and the Fish / Woodcut