'Return, Return O Shulamite' by Theo Tobiasse, 1975
Rare, vintage piece from the artist's 'Song of Songs' suite.
22 x 30 Inches
56 x 76.2 Centimeters
Rare, vintage offset lithograph print on hand-pulled, deckled linen paper (previously framed).
Limited Edition of 200 (RARE Artist's Proof #HC 1X)
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist on front.
Titled in pencil on reverse with previous framing dimensions.
*Note: Overall fair condition. Delicate paper shows age/handling with soft bends at two corners. Blemish top left. See photos.
ARTIST BIO
Theo Tobiasse (1927 – 2012)is an internationally acclaimed artist originally from Israel and brought to Paris during his childhood in 1942. Tobiasse drew on his life experiences including his two years spent in hiding during World War II.
Continuing to paint and draw in France throughout the 1950's and 1960's, Tobiasse began to exhibit his work winning numerous prizes and eventually was able to paint full time. Theo expresses his innermost feelings when painting (most happy, some not).
Some of the work is so powerful that it inspired a book by Chaim Potok called Theo Tobiasse: Artist in Exile. After traveling extensively throughout the US and Mexico, Tobiasse became influenced by Aztec culture. He continued to work from his studio in France and New York until his death in 2012.