Kenneth M. Adams

Dona Ascensione

1932/1950

Portrait of Young Poet (Dylan Thomas) Woodcut, c. 1967 Signed and titled in pencil (see photos) Edition: c. 25 impressions Image: 23-1/2 x 16" Most probably created while Takahara was collaborating with Leonard Baskin c. 1967-1972. Takahara was the carver for Baskin's broadside portrait of Hugh Macdiarmid, The Eemis Stane, 1967, published by Gehenna Press. Hugh Macdiarmid (1892-1978) was a Scottish poet. Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems "Do not go gentle into that good night" and "And death shall have no dominion"; the "play for voices" Under Milk Wood; and stories and radio broadcasts such as A Child's Christmas in Wales and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog. He became widely popular in his lifetime and remained so after his death at the age of 39 in New York City. By then he had acquired a reputation, which he had encouraged, as a "roistering, drunken and doomed poet". Although Thomas wrote exclusively in the English language, he has been acknowledged as one of the most important Welsh poets of the 20th century. He is noted for his original, rhythmic and ingenious use of words and imagery. His position as one of the great modern poets has been much discussed, and he remains popular with the public. Courtesy: Wikipedia Takeshi Takahara is a professor of printmaking and drawings at the University of Michigan School of Art, where he has been on the faculty since 1982. Born to Japanese parents in China in 1942, Takahara moved to Shimoda, Japan, at the end of World War II. The oldest son, he met his parent’s expectations by attending Hosei University, where he graduated with a B.A. in economics. But his first love was art and though he could not receive any formal training in a Japanese University, he joined the college painting...

Unsigned Edition: Large edition as published and bound into the catalog raisonne of the artist's lithographs From: Minaux Lithographe Published by Leon Amiel, Paris Printed by Fe...

From: “Kabuki Jahachi-Ban” (Eighteen Kabuki Plays) by the Ichikawa Family Publisher: Gekiga Kanko Kai Carver: Okura Hanbei Printer: Shinmi Yohei Signed: with the artist’s signatu...

(The poetess Chiyo turns to watch a flight of wild geese while sweeping up autumn leaves) Signature: Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga; Censor seal: Muramatsu Series: Kenjo hakkei ...

Bando Mitsugoro as a Servant with a Sword Color woodcut, 1952 From The Series Shunsen Nigao-E Shu (Shunsen Portraits), Six Woodblock Prints Publisher: Watanabe Excellent condition Im...

Self Portrait (With Model) Lithograph, 1959-1960 Signed and numbered in pencil (see photos) Edition: 50 (30/50) Commissioned by ACA Gallery, NYC Depicts the artist in his studio at S...

Original vintage poster: "BUS RILEY'S BACK IN TOWN". Horizontal format theater release movie poster. Very good to excellent condition. Ready to frame. Cleaned and starched.. This is an original 22...

Original James Dean, Rebel without a Cause vintage Swiss movie poster. Linen backed ready to frame. Grade A excellent condition. Size: 50" tall by 36" wide. Own a piece of movie history with this original Rebel Without a Cause vintage movie poster featuring the iconic James Dean. Professionally conservation linen backed and in excellent condition, this poster is ready to be framed and displayed. With a size of 50" x 36", it's a Grade A collectible with no fold marks, damage, or restoration. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with this timeless piece from the Swiss movie industry. Original movie poster: Professional archival linen backed original movie poster: REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE Swiss movie poster rereleased c. 1980. Nicholas Ray...

Linen backed original post-World War II military poster "First Class Soldier and Citizen, U.S.A." Original fold marks have been restored during linen backing. The poster features a smiling Army soldier in his khaki uniform. A rare original military poster to find today. (The poster was documented as being printed in a larger size.). R-224-RPB-2-1-47 A military recruitment poster for young men to join the military post World War 2. The poster features a clean-cut, handsome man in his military uniform with crossed arms smiling at you. Artist: Glass. No known biography of this artist. This is an original 1947 vintage American poster...

Original Einstein vintage poster. “Hair. It’s not the style that counts, it’s what’s under it.” A black and white image of Einstein with his hair messed me. Linen-backed in excellent condition, ready to frame. From a series of portraits with inspirational quotes from The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Photo from Bettmann Archive. The poster is a variation of the original photo with the quote “It’s not the style that counts, it’s what’s under it”. This quote is a play on words emphasizing substance's importance over style. The poster reminds us that actual value lies in what is inside a person rather than their outward appearance. About Equitable Life. After closing to new business in 2000, parts of the business were sold off, and the remainder of the company became a subsidiary of Utmost Life and Pensions in January 2020. The Equitable Life Assurance Society (Equitable Life), founded in 1762, is a life insurance...

Original Mahatma Gandi vintage poster. Photo: Information Services of India, N.Y. In a gentle way, you can shake the world. The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, New York, NY. Archival linen backed, ready to frame, Grad A condition. Condition, c. 1960s From a series of portraits with inspirational quotes from The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Photo from the Photo Information Service of India, NY. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. (Wikipedia) About Equitable Life. After closing to new business in 2000, parts of the business were sold off, and the remainder of the company became a subsidiary of Utmost Life and Pensions in January 2020. The Equitable Life Assurance Society (Equitable Life), founded in 1762, is a life insurance...

Original Khartoum vintage U. S. 1-sheet Style B, movie poster. Archival lien-backed in very fine condition, ready to frame. Original issued movie fold marks restored. - where the Nile dives, the great adventure begins! Khartoum is a 1966 film written by Robert Ardrey and directed by Basil Dearden. It stars Charlton Heston as General Gordon and Laurence Olivier as the Mahdi (Muhammad Ahmed). It is based on Gordon's defense of the Sudanese city of Khartoum from the forces of the Mahdist army during the Siege of Khartoum. The movie depicts the historical events surrounding the Siege of Khartoum in 1884-1885 during the Mahdist War. CAST: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, Richard Johnson, Alexander Knox, Hugh Williams, Nigel Green, Michael Hordern, Johnny Sekka; DIRECTED BY: Basil Dearden; PRODUCER: Julian Blaustein. Movie posters from the 1960s often feature distinctive artwork and design styles that reflect the aesthetics of that era. If you appreciate vintage graphic design...