1966 Irwin Jacob Rosenhouse Torah Woodcut

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Irwin Jacob Rosenhouse (1924-2002) "Torah" 1966; woodblock print; pencil signed, titled and numbered 38 of 150.

This illustration is from … more Irwin Jacob Rosenhouse (1924-2002) "Torah" 1966; woodblock print; pencil signed, titled and numbered 38 of 150.

This illustration is from "The Rabbi's Bible" from 1966.

Rosenhouse worked as a designer at MOMA early in his career. Later he taught at several New York City institutions while working as a book illustrator for many children, religious and history books. In addition, he created album covers during the golden age of record design for Smithsonian Folkways, MGM and Columbia.

Sheet: 8 x 9 inches
Image: 3 x 5 inches less