Seymour Rosenthal’s Art
20th Century Impressionist art with a focus on Judaic spirituality, culture and life, combined with the struggle of the working class American during the Great Depression.
Color Lithographs
Special prices – $550, certificate of authenticity included, shipping cost is additional
The Bird Feeders
13/250
Lithograph
Art – 23″ x 17 “
Canvas – 25 3/4 ” x 19 3/4″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
Seymour loved everything dear in this world, including nature. He would often enjoy feeding the birds with his wife Frances, as they’d enjoy a nice walk in the park nearby their home. These were the innocent and precious moments that meant so much to him.
Holiday Shopping
247/250
Lithograph
Art – 21″ x 14″
Canvas – 25″ x 19″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
Seymour’s immigrant grandparents living in the US are so proud to be able to celebrate the holidays without the fear of being persecuted. They take a casual stroll home from the market preparing to celebrate Passover. The bottle of wine is placed on his heart, and the cherry tree signifies the sweetness of a safe life.
The Pickle Lady
114/250
Lithograph
Art – 23 1/2″ X 17″
Canvas – 26″ x 20″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
Here, we can see the Pickle Lady; another of Seymour’s memories being recreated. Regularly seen on the streets of the lower east side of Manhattan, the Pickle Lady would work hard all day trying to make ends meet.
The Sweet Potato Lady
36/60
Lithograph
Art – 21″ X 15 1/2″
Canvas – 26″ x 20 3/4″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
Growing up on the Lower Eastside of Manhattan during the Great Depression, Seymour witnessed many people enduring hardships. Here, we can see a weathered old woman selling sweet potatoes on a street corner, doing whatever she can to help her family make ends meet. Pieces like this would go on to be a common theme in Seymour’s work.
The Philosophers
75/250
Lithograph
Art – 14″ X 19 1/2″
Canvas – 19 3/4″ x 25 3/4″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
Seymour loved capturing moments of people becoming close with their connection to God and religion. In this picture, we can see three wise men studying the Torah, forever trying to better themselves in the ways of Judaism.
In The Park
102/250
Lithograph
Art – 22″ X 16 1/2″
Canvas – 26″ x 19 3/4″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
The lake in Kissena park (Flushing, Queens) was a regular place to visit for both Seymour and his wife. They loved to spend the day relaxing as they watched people enjoying themselves.
Shabbat Shalom Sabbath Peace
247/250
Lithograph
Art – 21″ x 14″
Canvas – 25″ x 19″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
The woman featured here is believed to be Seymour’s mother-in-law, preparing to welcome the Sabbath. Seymour always cherished the day of rest, and loved to watch his family partake in it’s observance. Those same candlestick holders remained with Seymour for the rest of his life.
Papa’s World
54/250
Lithograph
Art – 19 3/4″ x 13 1/2″
Canvas – 23 1/4″ x 17″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
This is a picture of David Friedlander, Seymour’s father in law; a man he had tremendous respect for. In this picture, Seymour captured David enjoying himself in his favorite rocking chair while playing his violin.
Barney’s Lunch
70/250
Lithograph
Art – 16 1/4″ x 23″
Canvas – 19 3/4″ x 26″
Date: 1970’s
Price: $550
While the cost of a sack of fruit is being discussed between patron and merchant , a horse name Barney who is not privy to such details, snatches a free bite for himself.
The Treasure Seeker
176/250
Lithograph
Art – 23 1/2″ x 17″
Canvas – 26 1/4″ x 20″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
A timeless image of a homeless American citizen rummaging through a trash can searching for anything that can be of use to her. She finds a newspaper with the caption “Great Society.”
The Toy Man
8/250
Lithograph
Art – 22 1/2″ x 15 3/4″
Canvas – 25 3/4″ x 19 1/2″
Date: 1960’s
Price: $550
The toyman always had a smile on his face. He would bring joy to the children of the lower east side of Manhattan. His balloons always had something positive to say, regardless of how difficult the times were. Seymour would often remind his family and friends that these hard working people were happy to be alive and well, despite working hard and being paid small.
Merry Go Round
321/350
Lithograph
Art – 16 3/4 ” x 22 1/2″
Canvas – 20″ ” 26″
Date: 1970’s
Price: $550
The merry-go-round was a place of happiness in a world that was full of challenges and rough times. Seymour had fond memories of getting a chance to ride on the merry-go-round, but equally as fond were the memories of other children laughing and enjoying themselves as well.
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