Bidspirit auction | David Handler

David Handler - Market day in the village. 45x30 Mixed media on paper, framed under museum glass that prevents reflection and eliminates reflections. UV solar radiation filtering blocks 70 to 99 percent of UV radiation. Protects the colors and prevents fading or yellowing of the image over time. Especially recommended for expensive watercolors or expensive prints, also litho, that exceed the recommended amount of one thousand. The work was received from Bank Leumi Hamtom. A work full of grace and atmosphere depicting an everyday scene from a rural street or local market. In the center of the composition is a figure leading a donkey, while in the background other figures carrying loads pass by and continue their daily routine. The artist manages to capture a simple and human moment, one that provides a glimpse into daily life and traditions that have been preserved for generations. The work is executed in a free and confident line, combining rapid drawing with delicate spots of color. The figures are not fully detailed, but it is precisely this simplicity that gives them life and movement. The structures implied in the background and the subdued color scheme create a clear sense of place, without overloading the composition. The overall atmosphere is reminiscent of traditional Middle Eastern scenes, in which man, animal, and public space blend into one harmonious image. The work has a narrative character and invites the viewer to imagine the sounds, movement, and life behind the depicted moment.