James Louis Steg

Roman Street The Basilica 3/40

1961

Vitale Trenta Aprile, Roma is a Monoprint of a street scene in Rome in 1960. The modernist interpretation of an ancient city is exquisitely rendered by Steg. His use of color and chi...

This etching was executed in 1970 for Paroles Peintes IV, and is from the edition of 50 on Johannot wove paper. A limited number of signed proofs were also issued; this impression is signed and numbered 47/50. Editions O. Lazar-Vernet, Paris 1970 Medium: original etching. Plate size 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (344 x 243 mm). Often regarded as the father of modern British sculpture, Henry Moore’s large-scale bronze and marble sculptures can be found in public parks and plazas around the world. Working in various styles and mediums, Moore is perhaps best known for his highly abstract and interpretive renditions of the human figure, often portrayed in the reclining position. He was influenced by Classical, Pre-Columbian, and African art, and by Surrealism; his biomorphic style has been compared that of Salvador Dalí and Jean Arp. Moore was a longtime friend and colleague of fellow sculptor Barabara Hepworth, having met at the Leeds School of Art around 1919. He also admired the work of Constantin Brancusi, whose organic abstract style resonated with Moore’s belief that observation of nature is essential to artistic creation. Moore himself inspired many artists including his former studio assistants Anthony Caro and Richard Wentworth...

Church is a modern artwork realized by Giovanni Stradone in the mid-20th century Black and white etching Hand signed and numbered on the lower margin Edition of 19/70 Includes frame

Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 50 prints. Reference: Catalogue Battisti n.43. Armando Buratti (Rome, 1924), is an italian artist and painter. His works are now part of privat...