Reuven Rubin

Rubin, Reuven; Sarah Wilkinson. Reuven Rubin. New York: Harry N. Abrams, (1974). First edition. Oblong 4to. 288pp. Orange cloth, gold decorative illustration stamped onto front board, gold lettering on spine, in original illustrated dust jacket. Tipped-in color reproduction of a painting as frontispiece. “Long considered one of Israel’s modern masters, Rubin has produced a steady flow of vibrant canvases and prints. His works are notable for their freshness of vision, based upon elements of Impressionism and a Rousseau-like naiveté that he has transmuted and refined into a highly personal idiom.” (Inside front flap) Begins with an introduction by Sarah Wilkinson, followed by 73 pages of text, and 292 reproductions of paintings, photographs, including 117 in full color. Ex-library. Library stickers on spine of dj, front free endpaper, and rear paste-down endpaper. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise very good condition. g. Hardcover. (22015) $95