Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 2

Schweber
1985 Schweber 'Pigeon Shoot' Gray Lithograph Vintage Political

1985

About the Item

Max Schweber's Pigeon Shoot is a compelling black-and-white lithograph that captures a moment of stark urban tension. In the scene, a rooftop teems with pigeons, while a crowd gathers below on the street. Across the way, a figure leans from a window, aiming a rifle at the unsuspecting birds. The composition is both dynamic and unsettling, inviting viewers to ponder its deeper implications.​ Political Interpretation While specific analyses of Schweber's Pigeon Shoot are limited, the artwork can be interpreted as a commentary on surveillance and the dynamics of power in urban environments. The shooter, positioned discreetly within a building, may symbolize unseen forces exerting control or violence upon the public sphere, represented by the crowd and pigeons. This imagery evokes themes of authoritarian oversight and the vulnerability of individuals within societal structures.​ Artistic Significance Schweber's meticulous line work and attention to detail create a sense of realism that draws the viewer into the scene. The juxtaposition of the mundane (pigeons on a rooftop) with the ominous (a hidden shooter) challenges observers to reflect on the hidden tensions present in everyday life. This piece stands as a testament to the power of visual art to provoke thought and highlight societal issues.​ Paper Size: 9 x 12 inches ( 23 x 30.5 cm ) Image Size: 9 x 12 inches ( 23 x 30.5 cm ) Framing available Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide. For Domestic and International shipments alike, we use heavy, thick-walled UPS and FedEx Approved shipping tubes to ship all items that are rollable. For items that cannot be rolled, we pack the item flat. Attention International Buyers, Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
  • Creator:
    Schweber
  • Creation Year:
    1985
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Items are carefully stored and inspected before shipping. Feel free to request additional photos or ask any questions about their condition—we’re happy to assist!
  • Gallery Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CB14231stDibs: LU129418146632

More From This Seller

View All
Saul Steinberg 'Crayon Et Paysage' 1973- Lithograph
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original poster lithograph, titled Crayon et Paysage (Pencil and Landscape), is a masterful work by the illustrious artist Saul Steinberg. Published by the esteemed Galerie Maeg...
Category

1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

After Robert Motherwell-Art Chicago, 1981, FIRST EDITION
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional poster, featuring an image copyrighted in 1981 by Robert Motherwell, was presented at the Navy Pier in Chicago during the 1981 art show. Printed by Tyler Graphics Lt...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

'Quincaillerie & Metaux'- Lithograph- Signed
By Jan Balet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quincaillerie & Metaux is a lithograph by Jan Balet, signed and numbered out of 300 in pencil by the artist. The print depicts an iron machine shop in Vieux Paris, showcasing Balet's...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Alexander Calder 'La Grenouille et la Scie' - 1974- Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This limited edition print, La Grenouille et la Scie, is a unique and intriguing work that reflects the whimsical and imaginative spirit of contemporary art. Published in 1971, this ...
Category

1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Wrapped Oil Barrels, Texas-
By Javacheff Christo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This first edition poster titled "Wrapped Oil Barrels, Texas" is an earlier work by Christo, commissioned by Mobil Oil Corporation for the American Bicentenn...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Wrapped Oil Barrels, Texas-
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
1983 After Robert Longo 'Leo Castelli Gallery & Metro Pictures'
By Robert Longo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 33.5 x 35.25 inches ( 85.09 x 89.535 cm ) Image Size: 33.5 x 35.25 inches ( 85.09 x 89.535 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or...
Category

1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

You May Also Like

BRASS SECTION(Jamming at Minton's) Signed Lithograph, Abstract Jazz Portrait
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
BRASS SECTION(Jamming at Minton's) is a limited edition color lithograph by the renowned African American artist Romare Bearden, printed on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free, in an edition size of 175. Brass Section 1979 from Romare Bearden's colorful JAZZ series of musical imagery, is an abstract portrait that captures the LIVE brassy sounds and energy created by the a jazz horn trio portrayed with expressive fluid brushwork for the musician portrait outlines, complete with brass horns - namely trumpets and trombones thrusting forward toward the viewer. A harmonious complementary color palette consisting of gold ochre yellow, deep navy blue, yellow green, taupe gray, brown beige, hints of burgundy red with the white of the paper creating contrast. Superb and FRESH interpretation of live jazz music...
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

MECKLENBURG AUTUMN Signed Lithograph, Black Women Portrait, African Mask, Quilt
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
MECKLENBURG AUTUMN is an original limited edition color lithograph printed using traditional hand lithography methods on archival Arches printmaking...
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BROTHERS Signed Lithograph, Contemporary Portrait, Two Young Boys, Peach, Brown
By Aldo Luongo
Located in Union City, NJ
BROTHERS is an original hand drawn lithograph by the Argentine artist, Aldo Luongo. Printed in 1975 at Circle Gallery NYC using traditional hand lithography methods on archival Arche...
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

NATURAL BEAUTY Signed Lithograph Abstract Color Portrait Black Woman Flower Vase
By William Tolliver
Located in Union City, NJ
NATURAL BEAUTY by the self taught African American artist William Tolliver (b.1951-2000) is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed in 25 colors on archival printma...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antony Gormley Horizon Field (box set of two signed monographs held in slipcase)
By Antony Gormley
Located in New York, NY
Antony Gormley Horizon Field (box set of two signed monographs held in slipcase), 2011 Hardback monograph, numbered and each hand signed E...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

"Machu Pichu" - Black and Grey Lithograph #10/200
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in Soquel, CA
"Machu Pichu" - Black and Grey Lithograph #10/200 Bold black and grey lithograph by David Alfaro Sequeiros (Mexican, 1896-1974). This piece is a high contrast, abstracted landscape....
Category

1940s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Recently Viewed

View All