Bidspirit auction | David Handler

David Handler - Street in the afternoon. 33x24 Watercolor technique on paper, framed very elegantly. Another work from Bank Leumi The work is signed with museum glass that prevents reflections and eliminates light reflections, blocks 70 percent to 99 percent of UV rays, protects the color and prevents fading. A delicate work with a sketchy character that depicts a quiet street with figures passing between buildings and trees. The artist chooses to describe the scene using fast and confident lines, using sparingly paint and stain, which give the work a sense of spontaneity and liveliness. The composition draws the eye inward into the depth of the street, while the small figures and long shadows create a sense of an everyday moment captured casually. The tall trees and the implied architecture give the work a pleasant Mediterranean atmosphere, reminiscent of old alleys and historical settlements. The shades of gray, brown, and white blend harmoniously, creating a balance between free drawing and a clear sense of place. It is precisely the simplicity and restraint that give the work its charm – the viewer is invited to complete the details with his imagination and experience the quiet and human atmosphere reflected in the scene. The work is framed in a high-quality frame that matches its classic and restrained nature, and is a fine item for collectors of Israeli art and lovers of landscape and drawing works with sensitivity and atmosphere.