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Frederick Halpern (b.1909) - Mid 20th Century Etching Dome of the Rock

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sc417
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Description

A finely detailed etching of the Dome of the Rock, a shrine in Jerusalem. The oldest surviving work of Islamic architecture, the shrine was built on the orders of Abd al-Malik in 691-692 CE. Signed in graphite to the lower right. Numbered 8/25. On paper.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age including discolouration and foxing to the paper. There is a small loss to the upper left corner and a crease to the lower left corner.

Size

22.5 x 26.5cm (8.9" x 10.4")
Sheet: 28 x 32cm (11.0" x 12.6")
Plate: 22.5 x 26.5cm (8.9" x 10.4")

Artist Biography

Frederick Halpern (b.1909) was an artist and writer. After studying painting and printmaking in Paris and Vienna, he lived in Australia in the early 1950’s. He also travelled extensively, visiting New Zealand, Java, and Bali, amongst others places.

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SKU sc417
Artist Frederick Halpern (b.1909)
Date Mid 20th Century
Dimensions 22.5 x 26.5cm
Medium Etching
Style Realism
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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