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Key works

Discover the richness of the mahJ’s collection through a selection of major works, representative of the diversity of artistic expressions related to Jewish history and culture.

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Allégorie à la gloire de Joseph II
History, Fine arts

Anonymous

Austro-Hungary, around 1782

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Art moderne

Jules Pascin (Vidin, 1885 – Paris, 1930)

United States, 1916

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Abel Pann, Création
Art moderne

Abel Pann (Abba Pfeffermann, known as ; Kreslawka, 1883 – Jerusalem, 1963)

Jerusalem, circa 1924

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Art moderne

Jacques Lipchitz (Druskininkai, 1891– Capri, 1973)

Paris, circa 1917

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Books and manuscripts

Romeyn de Hooghe (illustrations; Amsterdam, 1645 – Haarlem, 1708)

Amsterdam: Menasseh ben Israel, 1631; engravings incorporated after 1712

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Festivals and ceremonies, Synagogue*

Late 18th-early 19th century

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Marc Chagall, Les portes du cimetière
Art moderne

Marc Chagall (Vitebsk, 1887 – Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 1985)

Vitebsk, 1917

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Panneau Chemla
Daily life

Chemla Pottery (circa 1880-1966)

Tunis, circa 1920

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Chaïm Soutine, Paysage de Ceret
Art moderne

Chaim Soutine (Smilovitchi, 1893 – Paris, 1943)

Céret, circa 1920