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Libby Ramage
A Tale as Old as Time, Original Painting

2021

About the Item

Artist Comments
In this whimsical assemblage by artist Libby Ramage, a man and his pooch attempt to court the lady and her wolf with a song of love. "Maybe it's the wine talking or beer," shares Libby. "The labels are about very old techniques for their respective beverages and these characters emerged from the collage. The pets are created from old postage stamps. The red dog is sending his desire to the Italian lady's companion. All puns intended."


About the Artist
Libby Ramage infuses a playful and whimsical mood into her works. In fact, she credits the children she works with for greatly influencing her aesthetic. She often uses children’s abandoned work in her collages. Libby currently lives in New Jersey and finds inspiration in the work of Rauschenberg. She believes collectors should buy from the heart.


Words that describe this painting: beer label, wine label, postage stamps, collage, love song, man, woman, pet, dog, romance, singing, music, folk art, people, representational, primitive, mixed media artwork, blue


A Tale as Old as Time
Libby Ramage
Acrylic paint, charcoal, pastel, wine labels, stamp on paper
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
9 in. h x 12 in. w
1 lbs. 0 oz.


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  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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  • Condition:
    A Tale as Old as Time. Libby Ramage. Acrylic paint, charcoal, pastel, wine labels, stamp on paper. Varnished and Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 710601stDibs: LU92217963242
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