Jack Levine "The Rabbi in His Study" Original Etching c.1961 A fine original pencil signed etching by listed American artist Jack Levine (1915-2010) Plate dimensions 8" x 9.75". The period frame measures 16" x 21". Signed and numbered by the artist. From a limited edition of 100 copies. Born and raised in Boston, he enrolled in art classes at the Museum Fine Arts School of Boston and came under the influence of Dr. Denman Ross of Harvard University who, recognizing talent, gave him free art lessons. He was especially interested in the Old Masters at the Fogg Museum at Harvard. In 1935, he became a W.P.A. artist, using his experience growing up in a lower class neighborhood in his subject matter.