HAGGADAH SHEL PESAH, YAACOV AGAM, PARIS: ATELIER ARCAY; LONDON: CAPEPARK LTD., 1985
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HAGGADAH SHEL PESAH, YAACOV AGAM, PARIS: ATELIER ARCAY; LONDON: CAPEPARK LTD., 1985
58 multicolor serigraphs pulled by hand on Rives 270-gsm (Arjomari-Prioux) paper (15 x 17 1/8 in.; 381 x 435 mm). Hebrew with English translation on facing waxed tissue-guard, numbered 1-57 in Hebrew characters with golden Stars of David in the lower-outer corners. Slight scattered staining on some guards throughout; small tear in outer guard near head of f. 27. Elegant original green velvet binding with brass corner pieces; gilt title within a stylized Star of David above gilt author name on upper board. Housed in a matching original green velvet folding case with brass corner pieces; gilt title within a stylized Star of David above gilt author name on upper board; gilt title and author name on spine; folding case somewhat scuffed and slightly soiled.
Limited edition, number 24 of 27 A.P. G.E. (Golden Edition), signed by both the artist and printer on the introductory leaf; first and last prints also signed by the artist.
A modern illustrated Haggadah by noted Israeli artist and sculptor Yaacov Agam (b. 1928). The text recounting the Exodus from Egypt comes to life here through the use of distinctly modern and brilliantly-colored designs. The geometric imagery and playful typography continue in the storied tradition of Haggadah decoration via a refreshing aesthetic unique to the artist.