The Holocaust

1985

Murray Zimiles

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Murray Zimiles

Artist, American, born 1941

Robert Franklin

Printer, American, born 1930

Brandywine Workshop and Archives

Publisher

The image shows a dark, irregular-shaped expanse with subtle indented text in its central area. The text "THE HOLOCAUST" is outlined in slight relief against the surface. The shape has rough, jagged edges.
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This is a painting depicting the word "The Holocaust" alongside a sketch of figures. The canvas has a grey textured background. In the upper part, a rectangular cutout shows the words "The Holocaust" in a bold, sketch-like font that appears hand-drawn. Below this text, a horizontal strip displays a black and white drawing of intertwined human forms, rendered in a sketch style with expressive lines and shading suggesting movement and conflict. The contrast between the monochromatic imagery and the grey background enhances the sense of depth and sobriety in the painting.

Portfolio cover from The Holocaust

Murray Zimiles, Robert Franklin, Brandywine Workshop and Archives

1985

This is a drawing of a title page with a dark theme. Black brushstrokes and text are prominent against a white background. The main text at the top reads "THE HOLOCAUST," followed by the name "MURRAY ZIMILES," and the years "1987 88." Beneath this, the text states, "THESE PRINTS ARE DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO PERISHED, TO THOSE WHO SURVIVED, AND TO THOSE WHO REMEMBER." The bottom right corner of the drawing features an expressionistic depiction of a skeletal figure. The artwork uses sharp contrasts between the bold black and white.

Title page from The Holocaust

Murray Zimiles, Robert Franklin, Brandywine Workshop and Archives

1985

This is a drawing of various figures and portraits. The main section of the drawing features a line of five standing figures viewed from behind. Adjacent to them is a figure of a person in uniform, shown in profile as they walk, with a smaller figure slung over one shoulder and a large, separate arm reaching out from its side holding a doll-like form. Below this, another figure's large face is rendered in fine detail, eyes peering at the viewer. To the right, the drawing is segmented into three panels, each showcasing a close-up view of a face rendered in bold strokes. The style of the drawing combines exaggerated forms with expressive lines.

Millions of children died and some were even buried from The Holocaust

Murray Zimiles, Robert Franklin, Brandywine Workshop and Archives

1985

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Brandywine Workshop and Archives, Philadelphia; gifted to the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2023.

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