Wood on oil, a portrait of the Rebbe the Pnei Menachem of Gur – Israel, 20th century. Painted by the well-known artist Victor Brindatch signed
An impressive hand-painted picture, oil on wood, a depiction of the Rebbe Rabbi Pinchas Menachem Alter author of the Pnei Menachem of Gur – precise work by the well-known artist Victor Brindatch (Виктор Бриндатч). The Rebbe is depicted wearing a spodik, as is customary in his court, wrapped in a tallit and holding a kiddush cup in his hand (suitable for shabbat morning or for a circumcision ceremony at which the Rebbe was honored to be the one to recite the blessings). Painted in the background are depictions of framed pictures, the previous rebbes in the dynasty – his brother the Rebbe the Beit Yisrael, and their father the Imrei Emmet of Gur. Signed in Hebrew and in another language. Especially impressive wooden frame. Dimensions including the frame 27*37 cm. Very good overall condition. Victor Brindatch (born on May 10, 1941) is a Jewish artist of Russian origins who currently lives and is active in Israel. A member of the Israel Painters and Sculptors Association and formerly a member of the Painters and Sculptors Association in the U.S.S.R. His works are inspired a lot by daily life in Israel and the Israeli mentality, by Jewish folklore and the volatile situation in Israel. In his paintings he often describes current political events. His works include pictures that depict situations and events connected to Jews in Israel and worldwide: pictures of festivals and people celebrating, soldiers and battles, European Jewry. He has held many exhibitions in Israel and worldwide that are attended by many people thanks to his special and unique style that has led to him having a prominent place among his artist contemporaries.
