One of the world’s most tragic atrocities, captured by a U.S. Army Ranger who was there.
The Gideon Holocaust Art Collection is a remarkable record of the pain and suffering of World War II, created from the personal experiences and memories of American master artist and sculptor Gideon. The experiences of World War II cast a permanent shadow of memory he was unable to erase. He was destined to paint and sculpt the images of the Holocaust—an emotional portrayal of a historic atrocity and a vivid reminder that such a shadow should not pass mankind’s way again.
This collection of powerful paintings and sculptures began in 1944 as Gideon sketched what he saw and experienced across the front lines of Europe. When he returned home in 1946, he began painting and sculpting these memories from his sketches and recollections of POWs, victims, soldiers, and battered people of the war.
Gideon created magnificent works of art from these memories, each serving as a priceless piece of history. These were among his most valued possessions, holding the memories of the millions who suffered and perished. This terrible event, burned into his soul, continued to find expression in his art.
Gideon’s lifelong focus with this very special collection was to make sure the pain and agony of the Holocaust would never be forgotten and never be repeated. Though the works portray the depth and soul of his unforgettable wartime images, a message of hope is instilled in them.
Each step Gideon took, whether in agony or ecstasy, was filled with an unstoppable spirit. May these works speak for both himself and history, portraying what is right versus what is wrong for generations to come. Never shall this dreadful event be forgotten.
The collection
