Yudovin, Solomon (1892–1954)

Rare Original Portfolio of Woodcut Postcards: 12 Holzschnitte von S. Judowin [12 Woodcuts by S. Judowin], circa 1930.

Item #1605

Rare original portfolio of woodcut postcards titled 12 Holzschnitte von S. Judowin [12 Woodcuts by S. Judowin], published by Verlag "Die Brücke," Vienna, circa 1930. The lot includes the original printed publisher's folder and 11 of the 12 postcards originally issued, including scenes from the celebrated cycle Vergangenheit [The Past], featuring provincial Jewish town streets, village views, craftsmen, and everyday life before the Revolution, as well as several book illustration designs. The original folder contains a contemporary German-language introduction discussing the artist and his work. The missing postcard is No. 12, "Odessa 1905. Erschießung der Demonstranten auf der Steinernen Treppe" [Odessa 1905. Shooting of Demonstrators on the Stone Steps].

The postcards reproduce striking black-and-white woodcuts by Solomon (Shlomo) Yudovin, one of the most important Jewish graphic artists of the Soviet period. Best known for his depictions of Jewish shtetl life, folk traditions, craftsmen, and scenes from Eastern European Jewish culture.

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