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Vision of Light – A Century of Watercolor in Israel | Israel Museum, 1998 - A beautifully produced and relatively scarce exhibition catalogue offering a comprehensive survey of one of the most poetic and elusive mediums in Israeli art – watercolor painting. This volume traces a full century of artistic creation, from the early days of the Yishuv to the late 20th century, through works by key artists who shaped the visual language of Israeli art. With delicate transparency, luminous colour, and expressive brushwork, the catalogue reveals a world where light, landscape, and emotion merge into a unique visual experience. Edited by Dalit Matatyahu, the book presents a refined selection of works – from Jerusalem landscapes and intimate interior scenes to modernist and expressive compositions – all reflecting the evolution of Israeli art through this sensitive and intimate medium. 📌 Collector Highlights:  • Official Israel Museum publication (Jerusalem)  • Comprehensive 100-year survey  • Features important Israeli artists  • High-quality colour reproductions  • Scholarly editing  • Strong crossover appeal: collectors + researchers 📐 Details:  • Hebrew & English  • 142 pp (Hebrew) + 56 pp (English)  • Softcover  • Condition: Very good ✨ A must-have for collectors of Israeli art and works on paper – an elegant and insightful catalogue highlighting the beauty and depth of watercolor as a major artistic medium.