Moshe CastelAntique Hebrew letters1970's
1970's
About the Item
- Creator:Moshe Castel (1909 - 1991, Israeli)
- Creation Year:1970's
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Jerusalem, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1809212758552
Moshe Castel
Moshe Elazar Castel was born in Jerusalem, Ottoman Palestine, in 1909, to Rabbi Yehuda Castel and his wife Rachel. The family was descended from Spanish Jews from Castile who immigrated to the Holy Land after the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. Castel attended his father’s school until the age of 13. He went on to study at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, where he was encouraged by his teacher to study in Paris, furthering his art education at the Académie Julian and École du Louvre in Paris. He was greatly influenced by European masters Rembrandt, Velázquez, Delacroix and Courbet, after spending his days copying their works hanging in the Louvre. Castel returned to Palestine at the onset of WWII. The subject of Castel’s early paintings were scenes of Sephardic Jews in the Holy Land. In 1947, Castel helped to found the New Horizons (Ofakim Hadashim) group, together with Yosef Zaritsky, Yehezkel Streichman, Marcel Janco and others. During the 1950s, his artwork changed style reflecting his inspiration from ancient relief paintings depicting predecessors of the Jewish people. These paintings were surrounded by ancient ruins of basalt stone blocks, which later on became the foundation for his unique artistic technique. In 1955, a solo exhibition of his works was mounted at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. His murals hang in the Knesset, Binyanei Hauma Convention Center, Rockefeller Center in New York and the official residence of the President of Israel in Jerusalem. In 1959, he purchased a studio in Montparnasse, where he worked for several months a year. Castel used actual ground basalt, mixed with sand and glue, to then form into different shapes, which he then engraved. The engravings, evocative of stone writing tablets, were derived from numerous ancient symbols of Hebrew culture. Moshe Castel produced two major commissions for the Israeli government, consisting of large reliefs in his signature style. A large collection of Mr. Castel’s artwork can be viewed at the Moshe Castel Museum of Art outside of Jerusalem.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Jerusalem, Israel
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- TrianglesBy Sayed Haider RazaLocated in Jerusalem, ILA uniquely beautiful bronze sculpture made by world famous Indian artist Sayed Haider Raza. It is dated and stamped on the bottom. The piece was ...Category
Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Geometric ShapesBy Ben NicholsonLocated in Jerusalem, ILThe idea of Ben Nicholson and his circle was to apply constructivist principles to public and private art. Especially, they were against ornaments and advocated for clean lines. Artworks were created with mathematical precision. “Geometric shapes...Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
MaterialsGouache, C Print
- Sunken CaesareaBy Mordechai ArdonLocated in Jerusalem, ILA one of a kind piece by world famous Israeli artist Mordechai Ardon. It is a framed oil on canvas painting. 65X54 cm (25 5/8 x 21 ¼ in). Signed and dated "Ardon 60" (upper right). S...Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- The TideBy Menashe KadishmanLocated in Jerusalem, ILMenashe Kadishman - The Tide - Kings Gallery - Fine art - Israeli art - Israeli artist - international art - Sheep. “The Tide” by Menashe Kadishman Menashe Kadishman721ViewsItamarIta...Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- Mezuza - The twelve tribes - ShimonBy Marc ChagallLocated in Jerusalem, ILThe Chagall mezuzah collection is a limited edition art project celebrating the art of one of the most iconic Jewish artist in history. This edition, consists of 1,800 sets of 12 Me...Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsScreen
- Classic LOVEBy Robert IndianaLocated in Jerusalem, ILThis piece is from the LOVE rugs series by Robert Indiana, issued by Galerie f in 2007. This rug is an editioned, hand-carded carpet by Robert Indiana. Th...Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Mixed Media
MaterialsFabric, Wool, Cotton Canvas
- DNA 2006 by Silvia Zotta Abrastract Wall Sculpture in Red and PurpleLocated in Brescia, ITSilvia Zotta was an Argentine artist internationally well known. Her artworks are exsposed in the best Museum and Art Gallery. This fashinating artworks i...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic
- Black, Expanded Metal Tile. Wall SculptureLocated in Miami Beach, FLBlack, Expanded Metal Tile, 2019 From the series Expanded Metal Tiles Raku Burned Tiles Dimensions: 177 H X 88 W cm. Unique Mounted on Metal Unpacked: 50 kg Approx. Crated: 60 kg App...Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsMetal
- White and Green, Expanded Metal Tile. Wall SculptureLocated in Miami Beach, FLWhite and Green, Expanded Metal Tile, 2019 From the series Expanded Metal Tiles Raku Burned Tiles Dimensions: 177 H X 88 W cm. Unique Mounted on Metal Unpacked: 50 kg Approx. Crated:...Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsMetal
- I Did Not KnowBy Jodi WalshLocated in Tulsa, OKJodi Walsh I DID NOT KNOW ceramic, waxed hemp 72.00 X 12.00 in $3,400.00 Jodi’s journey began in 1967 when she ventured from her native Canada to explore Europe and the Far and Mid...Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
MaterialsCeramic
- Configurations No. 1 (Abstract Ceramic Tile Painting with Birds & Mosaic Design)By Anne FranceyLocated in Hudson, NYContemporary abstract ceramic tile painting on panel with red birds and teal mosaic design against a lime green, black and beige background. 18 ...Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
MaterialsCeramic, Glaze, Mixed Media
- BounceBy Brandon ReeseLocated in Tulsa, OKBrandon Reese’s focus on experimentation and varying techniques relates to his belief that the best part of life is the process, “My art wears the fingerprints, cuts, dents and other...Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
MaterialsPorcelain, Stoneware, Wood