Leaf with the Cross
ARDON, Mordechai (1896-1992)

MORDECHI ARDON 1896-1992
Tuchów, Galicia 1896 – 1992 Jerusalem (Israeli)
Title: Leaf with the Cross, 1971
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered and Inscribed Etching with Aquatint on Lithograph in seven colours on Arches vellum paper
Paper size: 56.5 x 76 cm / 22.2 x 29.9 in
Plate size: 44.5 x 58.5 / 17.5 x 23 in
Additional information: This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist in “Ardon” at the lower right margin.
The work is also Inscribed in pencil “E.A” (Epreuve d’Artiste / Artist Proof) at the lower left margin.
It is also dedicated “Amicalement” in pencil.
It was printed in 1971 in a limited edition of 100 signed and numbered impressions plus a few artist proofs. Ours is one of the rare artist proofs.
Literature: Michele Vishny. 1975. Mordecai Ardon. New York: Harry N. Abrams, inc.
Reference: Vishny no. 320, plate 199.
Condition: Good condition. Overall paper discoloration.