arnold daghani, also known as arnold korn, was a romanian-born jewish artist and writer. he was born in suceava, romania in 1909 and died in hove, united kingdom in 1985. daghani was a holocaust survivor and his works often depicted his experiences during the holocaust.
early life and career
daghani's early life was marked by a strong interest in art, which led him to pursue a career as an artist. he is known for his diary and artwork that he produced while he was in the nazi labor camp of mykhailivka (mikhailowka) in ukraine. after the war, he lived in israel, france, switzerland, and england. many of his works are held in the arnold daghani collection at the university of sussex, uk.artistic style and works
daghani's artistic style is characterized by a mix of modern art styles and eastern european jewish folklore. his works often featured surrealist elements, which added to their unique charm. some of his notable works include bouquet with flying lovers, which is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of spirituality and contemplation.- two praying jews by ludwig meidner is another example of daghani's work, which showcases his ability to represent the jewish faith and community.
- tomb of giovanni segantini (1858-1899) by hermann struck is a masterpiece that demonstrates daghani's exceptional skill in etching.
- persian child by lene schneider-kainer is a stunning watercolor painting that showcases daghani's unique style and attention to detail.
