Moses (painting)

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Moses by Robert B. Sherman 1977.

"Moses" is a post-expressionism painting created by Robert B. Sherman. It was finished in 1977.^[1] On the 25th anniversary of the piece's completion, the piece was reproduced as part of multinational exhibition of the artist's work.

1 About the painting
2 Limited Edition Numbered Giclée Prints
3 About the Artist
4 References
5 External Sources

[edit] About the painting

Moses crossing the Red Sea is a metaphor for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Mystical teachings suggest that Moses embodied the spiritual emanation of Netzach (or "Victory") which becomes manifest at the moment when Moses succeeded at crossing the red sea, a seemingly impossible feat. The message is that “All things are achievable through devotion to God and his law.” Moses first claimed victory over his own desires, then was made more powerful than even the Pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Ultimately Moses even conquered death itself according to Talmudic teachings which state clearly that, “Moses did not die.” The inscription “Adonai Echod” on Moses’s headband means “God is One”. ^[2].

[edit] Limited Edition Numbered Giclée Prints

Robert B. Sherman in 2002.

In 2002 a restricted run of 150 canvas and 275 paper prints Deluxe Edition Giclée on canvas were authorized by the artist for this piece. Each Giclée is hand signed by the artist and is numbered and registered with the State of California (USA) as a piece of limited edition fine art.^[3].

[edit] About the Artist

A decorated World War II Veteran, Sherman began painting in 1941 but had not displayed his paintings publicly until 2002. In addition to being a painter, Robert B. Sherman is world renowned for his work in the Academy Award winning songwriting team: The Sherman Brothers. Some of his work includes song scores for the motion pictures Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book.^[4].