Larry RiversPurim1963
1963
About the Item
- Creator:Larry Rivers (1923 - 2002, American)
- Creation Year:1963
- Dimensions:Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Catalogue reference: Sparks 36.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1477210540242
Larry Rivers
Figurative artist Larry Rivers was born in the Bronx in 1923 to Ukrainian Jewish parents, and was named Yitzak Loiza Grossberg. Rivers belonged to the second generation of the New York School of painters, although unlike most of his contemporaries he stayed away from abstraction instead preferring narrative paintings. He began his artistic career playing the jazz saxophone, and when one night his group was introduced as "Larry Rivers and the Mudcats," he decided to keep the name.
After a brief period in the army during World War II, Rivers attended Juilliard School of Music for one year before returning to the jazz saxophone. After he met the painter Jane Freilicher, he decided to devote himself to painting. Rivers attended Hans Hofmann's school for nearly two years. In 1949, he had his first solo show at the Jane Street Gallery, an artist's co-op in the Village. Rivers received favorable reviews and was invited to join the Tibor de Nagy Gallery uptown.
Rivers continued to show annually at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery from 1952 to 1962. In 1963, he joined the Marlborough Gallery, where he stayed until his death. In 1955, The New York Museum of Modern Art acquired his painting Washington Crossing the Delaware, and in 1956 the Whitney Museum purchased Double Portrait of Berdie, two of his more famous paintings. He had periodic museum shows in Europe and the United States throughout his career.
Rivers had two sons, Joseph and Steven, by his first wife, Augusta. In 1961 he married Clarice Price and had two more children, Gwynne and Emma. In the 1970s he had another son with the painter Daria Deshuk.
The subjects of River's figurative paintings were family, history, politics, religion and sex. His work done in oils often included the use of stencils, cutouts, blank canvas and image reversals. He often painted family members including his mother in law, his sons and his ex-wife. Rivers favored historical subjects such as History of Matzah: The Story of the Jews (1984-85), History of the Russian Revolution (1965) and often painted parodies including his Washington Crossing the Delaware. He enjoyed controversial subjects and shocking the public. Lapman Loves It (1966) is a nine-foot electrified assemblage complete with strategically located light bulbs. French Vocabulary Lesson (1961-62) is a nude with body parts labeled in French.
Rivers was also a writer. In 1979 he published Drawings and Digressions with Carol Brightman. In 1992 he published What Did I Do? The Unauthorized Autobiography with Arnold Weinstein.
Find original Larry Rivers prints and paintings on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Lincoln Glenn)
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Union City, NJ
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- As I Opened Fire Poster, TriptychBy (after) Roy LichtensteinLocated in New York, NYSet of 3 color offset lithographs. The last panel is signed in pencil. Printed by Drukkerij Luii & Co., Amsterdam. Published by the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. This is a reproductio...Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsColor, Lithograph, Offset
- Suckers State IBy Wayne ThiebaudLocated in New York, NYA very good impression of this lithograph on Rives BFK. Signed, inscribed "state I" and numbered 111/150 in pencil. Printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, with the blin...Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Keith Haring: Into 1984/Tony Shafrazi GalleryBy Keith HaringLocated in New York, NYColor offset lithograph. Signed and dated in felt-tip pen and pink ink, lower right. Published by Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York.Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsColor, Lithograph, Offset
- UntitledBy James RosenquistLocated in New York, NYA bright and freshly colored lithograph on Rives BFK. This impression is one of 10 numbered artist's proofs, aside from the edition of 200. It is signed, dated, inscribed "AP" and nu...Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsColor, Lithograph
- Coin NoirBy James RosenquistLocated in New York, NYA very good impression of this large color lithograph on white Arches cover paper. Signed and numbered 16/100 in pencil, and titled in pencil within the image. Printed by Styria Stud...Category
1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph, Color
- Polish RiderBy Larry RiversLocated in New York, NYA very good impression of this color lithograph on Arches. Signed, dated and numbered 49/90 in pencil by Rivers. Printed by Styria Studio, Inc., New York, with the blind stamp lower left. Based on Rembrandt van Rijn's oil on canvas, "The Polish Rider," 1655, currently in the Frick Collection...Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsColor, Lithograph
- Limited Ed. St. Louis Art museum poster Hand Signed & dated by Roy LichtensteinBy Roy LichtensteinLocated in New York, NYRoy Lichtenstein 1970-1980 (Hand Signed and dated by Roy Lichtenstein), 1981 Offset lithograph. Hand signed and dated in ink Hand-signed by artist, Hand signed and dated in ink on th...Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsInk, Lithograph, Offset, Pencil, Graphite
- ART (Sheehan, 80) iconic 1970s geometric abstraction lt ed s/n for Colby CollegeBy Robert IndianaLocated in New York, NYRobert Indiana Colby ART (Sheehan, 80), 1973 Silkscreen in Colors on White Wove Paper Pencil signed and numbered 69/100 on the front with artist's copyright @Robert Indiana lower right front Published by Robert Indiana with copyright; Printed by Seri-Arts, Inc. Vintage metal frame included Classic early 1970s work. There was a time, we are told, when every prestigious collector in Germany would have an edition of Robert Indiana's iconic ART print prominently hanging in their home. This is an uncommon and desirable Robert Indiana piece from the early 1970s. Boldly signed in graphite on the recto (front), numbered and bearing the artist's copyright: @ Robert Indiana 1973...Category
1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsScreen, Pencil
- Untitled Stockholm print, from the Castelli Sonnabend Collection signed/numberedBy Jim DineLocated in New York, NYJim Dine Untitled from the Castelli Sonnabend Collection, 1973 Screenprint on rag paper in original portfolio sleeve Hand signed and numbered 158/300 by Jim Dine on the front. Printe...Category
1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsRag Paper, Screen, Pencil
- The Fan and its Surroundings, from the Global Editions SeriesBy Ed RuschaLocated in London, GBLithograph on Rives BFK paper, torn and deckle edgesCategory
Late 20th Century Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Takashi Murakami 'Superflat' exhibition poster (vintage Takashi Murakami)By Takashi MurakamiLocated in NEW YORK, NYTakashi Murakami Superflat Exhibition Poster 1999: Rare 1990s exhibit poster designed by Murakami and published by Marianne Boesky Gallery New York...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsLithograph, Offset
- Bicentennial, by Roy LichtensteinBy Roy LichtensteinLocated in New York, NYIncluded in America: The Third Century portfolio, Roy Lichtenstein created Bicentennial as an original color lithograph with screenprint in 1975, conceived to celebrate the 200th ann...Category
20th Century Pop Art More Prints
MaterialsLithograph, Screen