RUTH SCHLOSS (1922–2013) SIGNED E.A. ARTIST’S PROOF COLOR LITHOGRAPH OF A SEATED WOMAN, 25IN x 29IN (64cm x 74cm)

Inventory #: 26-749 - $500.00

Offered here is a striking, signed color lithograph by important Israeli artist Ruth Schloss (1922–2013), depicting a contemplative seated woman rendered in Schloss's unmistakably expressive figurative style. Executed in a dramatic palette of golden ochre, burnt orange, deep red and black, the composition combines bold gestural linework with richly textured fields of color to create an image of remarkable warmth, humanity and visual presence. This particularly appealing composition depicts a seated or crouching woman wrapped in flowing garments and a head covering, with a basket or bundle positioned beside her. Rather than idealizing her subject, Schloss captures a quiet moment of introspection. The woman's monumental, rounded form is juxtaposed against the delicate treatment of her face, while vigorous black lines and passages of brilliant red and ochre create an almost calligraphic energy throughout the composition. Of particular importance, the work is inscribed “E.A. Ruth Schloss” in pencil at lower left. E.A., or épreuve d'artiste, denotes an Artist's Proof, an impression produced outside the standard numbered edition and traditionally reserved for the artist or printer. The work additionally bears a pencil signature in Hebrew at lower right, providing an especially desirable presentation with inscriptions in both English and Hebrew. This lithograph is part of the collection of George Zorin a respected New York based dealer, specializing in Old Master and 19th-century prints. Zorin’s holdings. Zorin’s reputation, built over several decades, is widely recognized in the American print trade. Zorin was a major publisher/distributor of high-quality Vargas prints. This piece is matted and framed in a black frame. With frame, this piece measures 25 inches x 29 inches.
Ruth Schloss (1922-2013) was one of the notable socially engaged figurative artists working in Israel during the 20th century. Throughout a career spanning decade, she remained deeply interested in the human condition, frequently portraying women, mothers, children, workers, immigrants, refugees and other ordinary people with unusual empathy and psychological sensitivity. Her work occupies a distinctive position within the development of modern Israeli art.