Nissan Engel
Provenance
Born in 1931 in Haifa, Israel, Nissan studied art at the Beaux-Arts Bezalel in Jerusalem and theater design at the Centre Dramatique del’Est in Strasbourg, France. He lived in Paris throughout the 1950s, moving to New York, NY in 1965 where he met and was influenced by Abstract Expressionist painters. Today, Engel’s works are in the collections of the Albright-Knox Museum in Buffalo, the Detroit Institute of Arts, The Jewish Museum in New York, and the Bridgestone Museum in Tokyo, among others.
Daniel Ferro and Nissan Engel experienced a long personal and professional friendship covering over 50 years with shared interest in both the musical and graphic arts. The relationship continues with the Engel and Ferro families today!
Previously Sold
Israël
Six magnificent etchings created by Nissan Engel
Description
Created in 2000
Size 17.25” x 13” each – Unframed
Printed on hand presses at the Mario Boni workshop.
This album, featuring 6 etchings, is one of the limited editions of 15 Artist’s Proofs. Nissan and Micky Engel graciously presented the album to Daniel and Joy Ferro to add to their extensive collection of Nissan Engel’s work throughout the years. Marek Halter’s introduction and preface is a fascinating insight to the series. READ HERE