Papercut artwork depicting lions, birds, and trees; signed by Ludwig Goldstein, June 12, 1897

A colored papercut artwork depicting lions, birds, and trees. The artwork is signed by Ludwig Goldstein and dated June 12, 1897. The inscription also includes the phrase "To Winne White for good teaching;...NY boy and girl." The art of papercutting is believed to be the quintessential expression of European Jewish folk art. Eastern European Jewish papercuts assumed many different forms and exhibited a wealth of themes and motifs, to fit a wide range of purposes. They were used as "Mizrah" and "Shiviti" plaques; "Yahrzeit" plaques; "Shir HaMa'alot" plaques, believed to give protection to childbearing mothers and newborns; "roizalakh" (rose-shaped ornaments) to decorate the household during the Shavuot holiday; "Ushpizin" plaques for the holiday of Sukkot; and other forms of items.

Associated People/Businesses

• GOLDSTEIN, LUDWIG

Geography

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Subjects

• Jewish art
• Folk art
• Religious art

Physical Location

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