1966 Irwin Rosehouse Balaam and Donkey Woodcut

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Irwin Jacob Rosenhouse (1924-2002) "Balaam" 1966; Old Testament woodblock print; pencil signed, titled and numbered 16 of 150.

This illustration … more Irwin Jacob Rosenhouse (1924-2002) "Balaam" 1966; Old Testament woodblock print; pencil signed, titled and numbered 16 of 150.

This illustration "The Rabbi's Bible" published in 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