Two items of the painter Yehudo Epstein (1870-1945). Epstein, born in Sluzk, studied art in Vienna (Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien), after not being accepted to study in Russia. During his lifetime Epstein was considered one of the most important Jewish painters of the period, and focused mainly on Jewish subjects. In 1935 he immigrated to South Africa, where he died.
1. Mother and son. Pencil drawing on paper. Signed in initials and dated, 1935. 22X15.5 cm.
2. My Way from East to West, Reminiscences by Yehudo Epstein. Translation of Yehudo Epstein's autobiography to English (not published). Originally the book was written in German and published in Stuttgart in 1929 under the title "Mein Weg von Ost nacht West, Errinerungen". Handwritten corrections and comments (in pencil). [2], 222 typewritten leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition. Tears to cover.