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Alfréd Lakos "Rabbi Studying Torah", Oil on Board
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A deeply intimate and atmospheric composition by Hungarian Jewish artist Alfréd Lakos (1870–1961), titled "Rabbi Studying Torah", rendered in oil on board. This evocative painting captures a sacred moment of introspection and devotion as an elderly rabbi, draped in a flowing tallit, immerses himself in the sacred study of Torah.
The scene unfolds within the warm, book-lined walls of the rabbi’s personal study, where several open volumes are thoughtfully spread across his desk, suggesting hours of diligent learning and contemplation. The scholar’s expression conveys quiet intensity and spiritual focus, his posture humble and reverent.
Subtle yet poignant, the composition includes a just-extinguished candle, with a wisp of smoke rising gently—a detail that lends the painting an air of transience and metaphorical depth, perhaps alluding to the passing of time, fading light, or the eternal nature of Torah study in contrast to the temporal world.
The background bookshelf, filled with neatly arranged sefarim (Jewish books), further emphasizes the learned world in which the figure dwells. The use of earthy tones and diffused light create a contemplative mood, while the brushwork highlights both the texture of the rabbi’s garments and the aged wood of his surroundings.
The painting is signed lower right by the artist and is housed in its original gold-colored wooden frame, which complements the warm palette and dignified subject matter.
A timeless portrayal of Torah scholarship and spiritual dedication, this piece stands as both a visual tribute to Jewish learning and a masterful example of Lakos’s sensitive, narrative style.
Painting 37.5cm Length x 26.3cm
Frame 44.2cm Length x 33cm
- Creator:Alfred Lakos (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.36 in (26.3 cm)Width: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5281245676502
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