Vincent Smarkusz

Undiscovered American Genius in Modern Art

Nativity Scene - Christmas in Bethlehem

Gouache and India Ink on Paper
10 x 13 inches
25.4 x 33 cm
Time: 
1960
In late December of 1959, Smarkusz went on pilgramage to Israel and became an international guest artist and student at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem.  Inspired by his trip to The Holy Land, he created these 42 small abstract paintings.