Arthur Szyk's Lithograph Print for Canada's UN Stamp Album frontispiece
- This captivating lithograph print by Arthur Szyk was crafted for Canada's stamp album frontispiece, showcasing the nation's rich heritage and identity. At the top, Canada's coat of arms takes center stage, surrounded by a colorful array of detailed emblems representing various aspects of Canadian history and culture.
- Symbols such as the maple leaf, a ship, a beaver, and a lion symbolizing royal heritage are prominently featured within eleven square tiles. The inclusion of James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm underscores the historical significance of the Battle of Quebec in shaping Canada's dual French and British heritage. Additional designs, including a moose, horse, tree, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, wheat sheaf, unicorn, hunter, and harp, further enrich the illustration, reflecting the diverse history and identities of Canada's provinces and territories. The bottom of the design features two bears and the Union Jack, emphasizing the historical connection between Canada and Great Britain.
- The bottom right corner bears the inscription "Arthur Szyk, New Canaan, 1946" indicating the artist's location and year of creation.
- Printed on the back is "Title page for The Dominion of Canada," along with details of its creation: Artist - Arthur Szyk, New York; Published by K. Bileski, Station B, Winnipeg, Canada; Printed in the U.S.A. by Herman Jaffe, Printer, New York, U.S.A.; Copyright 1946.
- From the collection of David Remez, Israel’s Minister of Transportation at the time. Kasimir Bileski commissioned this artwork for the frontispieces of stamp albums featuring United Nations countries.
- Page Size:28.5cm x 21cm I Image Size: 17cm x 20cm.
