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Angelika Thusius
"Untitled (Woman With Basket of Grapes), " Original Color Lithograph by A Thusius

1981

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"Untitled" is an original color lithograph by Angelika Thusius. This is an artist proof and a completely unique impression. This piece depicts a woman with a basket of grapes in front of a yellow and blue background. 23 1/4" x 16 1/2" art Angelika Thusius currently lives in Paris with her scientist husband, whom she met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally from Germany, her family moved to Honduras, where she grew up. These lithographs were published by the David Barnett Gallery and hand-colored by the artist. They were printed by John Grunewald. David Barnett refers to her as "the Latin American Matisse."
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    1981
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    Height: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
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    Milwaukee, WI
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    Seller: 1101d1stDibs: LU60532439131
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