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Menashe Kadishman Figurative Paintings

Israeli, 1932-2015
Menashe Kadishman was born in Mandate Palestine. His father died when he was 15 years old. He left school to help his mother and provide for the family.[1] From 1947 to 1950, Kadishman studied with the Israeli sculptor Moshe Sternschuss at the Avni Institute of Art and Design in Tel Aviv, and in 1954 with the Israeli sculptor Rudi Lehmann in Jerusalem. In 1950–1953, Kadishman worked as a shepherd on Kibbutz Ma'ayan Baruch. This experience with nature, sheep and shepherding had a significant impact on his later artistic work and career. In 1959, Kadishman moved to London to study at Saint Martin's School of Art and the Slade School of Art.[2] In 1959-1960 he also studied with Anthony Caro and Reg Butler.[2] He had his first one-man show there in 1965 at the Grosvenor Gallery. In 1972, he returned to Israel. In the 1960s, Kadishman's sculptures were Minimalist in style, and so designed as to appear to defy gravity. This was achieved either through careful balance and construction, as in Suspense (1966), or by using glass and metal so that the metal appeared unsupported, as in Segments (1968). The glass allowed the environment to be part of the work. The first major appearance of sheep in his work was at the 1978 Venice Biennale, where Kadishman presented a flock of colored live sheep as living art.[4] In 1995, he began painting portraits of sheep by the hundreds, and even thousands, each one different from the next. These instantly-recognizable sheep portraits soon became his artistic "trademark"
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Artist: Menashe Kadishman
Expressive Acrylic on canvas painting -Horse: Symbol of Strength and Freedom
Expressive Acrylic on canvas painting -Horse: Symbol of Strength and Freedom

Expressive Acrylic on canvas painting -Horse: Symbol of Strength and Freedom

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Menashe Kadishman - “Horse” Acrylic on Canvas A powerful and expressive work by Menashe Kadishman, one of Israel’s most iconic contemporary artists, known for his emotional and symb...

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21st Century and Contemporary Menashe Kadishman Figurative Paintings

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Two Sheep in white background
Two Sheep in white background

Two Sheep in white background

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

A beautiful and highly characteristic work by Menashe Kadishman, depicting two expressive sheep heads set against a clean white background. The minimalist composition gives the work ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Menashe Kadishman Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Gesture to Mondriaan
Gesture to Mondriaan

Gesture to Mondriaan

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Menashe Kadishman - Gesture to Mondriaan - Jerusalem - Kings Gallery - Fine art -International art - Gallery art - Sheep. “Gesture to Mondriaan” by Menashe Kadishman Menashe Kadishma...

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1970s Menashe Kadishman Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic painting iconic sheep head in white background
Acrylic painting iconic sheep head in white background

Acrylic painting iconic sheep head in white background

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Menashe Kadishman 1932-2015 (Israeli) Sheep head acrylic on canvas 60 x 50 cm (23 x 20 in.) signed lower left and again on the reverse A captivating portrayal of Menashe Kadishman...

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Vibrant Gathering - A Colorful Painting of a Flock of Sheep Drinking Water
Vibrant Gathering - A Colorful Painting of a Flock of Sheep Drinking Water

Vibrant Gathering - A Colorful Painting of a Flock of Sheep Drinking Water

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

A vibrant and colorful composition depicting a flock of sheep gathered together drinking water, executed in the unmistakable visual language of Menashe Kadishman. The work beautifull...

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Sheep Head with colorful backgorund
Sheep Head with colorful backgorund

Sheep Head with colorful backgorund

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

A vibrant and expressive work by Menashe Kadishman, depicting one of his iconic sheep heads set against a richly colored background. The composition is enhanced by dramatic flowing p...

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Sheep Head with crown in colorful background
Sheep Head with crown in colorful background

Sheep Head with crown in colorful background

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

A striking and highly characteristic work by Menashe Kadishman, featuring one of his iconic sheep heads crowned and rendered in vivid, expressive colors. The composition captures the...

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Colorful Sheep Head
Colorful Sheep Head

Colorful Sheep Head

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Jerusalem, IL

A vibrant and expressive work by Menashe Kadishman, depicting one of his iconic sheep heads set against a richly colored background. acrylic and sand on canvas. signed also on the r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Menashe Kadishman Figurative Paintings

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