Rabbis (E940)

Brangwyn Portfolio

1923

32.8x43cm, zinc etching

Standard reference: Gaunt 286

Owners: multiple

Related work: Two Turks (E796) – the figures appear identical, the plate size is the same, only the background has changed.

Ill: Brangwyn Portfolio 69 (32.8x43cm) – the print was made especially for the Portfolio.

Two men in middlke eastern garb with swathed head-dresses centre, looking more like well fed burghers. Other Jews behind discussing matters of import whilst in the background Christ is on the Cross. Unfinished look to print.

For more information see Brangwyn’s Big Prints Book – etchings, p186.