His artistic training began in Odessa, where he went to study painting, leaving his hometown of Lodz. In search of a more "romantic" atmosphere, he headed to Krakow, where he came into contact with revolutionary Jewish youth and the painter Joseph Leski, experiences that enriched his artistic vision.
In Krakow, he continued his studies at the Beaux-Arts under the direction of Jozef Pankiewicz, a master who inspired in him the desire to discover Paris. This influence proved decisive: arriving in the French capital in 1910, he quickly joined the official artistic circuits and exhibited in the prestigious Parisian Salons.
His recognition extends beyond France. In Belgium, the Belgian government showed interest in his work by acquiring one of his paintings, marking an important step in his international career. Despite his Parisian residence, he maintains close ties with his origins through frequent trips to Lodz.
In 1940, faced with mounting dangers, Abraham Weinbaum fled to Marseille with his wife and daughter. This attempt to escape persecution proved futile: on January 22, 1943, the family was arrested and interned at the Compiègne camp before being transferred to Drancy. On March 23, 1943, they were deported in convoy No. 52 and murdered at the Sobibor extermination camp.
His work remains a poignant testimony to a European artistic journey interrupted by Nazi barbarity, illustrating the tragic fate of many Jewish artists of this generation.
