A Jewish Synagogue

A Jewish Synagogue

Solomon Alexander Hart, RA (1806-1881)

Oil on canvas

32 x 25 1/2 inches

1829-30 (exhibited 1830)

Source: The Art-Journal, facing p. 135.

According to the Tate Gallery, this work depicts the "Interior of a Polish Synagogue at the Moment when the Manuscript of the Law is Elevated." Commentary continues below.

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