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Sonja Lamut
Retained Time

1970's

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Retained Time Color mezzotint, c. 1970's Signed, titled and numbered in pencil by the artist (see photos) Edition: 30 (15/30) Condition: Excellent Image size: 11 7/8 x 15 3/4 inches Sheet size: 30 x 22 inches Sonja Lamut: A contemporary illustrator, painter and mezzotint engraver, Sonja Lamut received her B.F.A. from the University of Arts, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and her M.F.A. from Hunter College, City University of New York. She is presently Assistant Professor of Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City. During her career Sonja Lamut has illustrated numerous books, particularly in the field of children's literature. These include, Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, The Great Green Notebook of Katie Roberts, The Famous Adventures of Jack, Lemuel the Fool, Little Mermaid, Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks (New York Times Children's Books list Bestseller), Love You, Soldier, . She is also the author and illustrator of the following works; Too Noisy!, Bugs and Halloween Costumes. Sonia Lamut's art has been the subject of solo and group exhibitions at institutions such as Gallery shows in New York, Boston Miami, Greenwich Stockholm, Ljubjiana and numerous other national and international group shows. Today her art is included in the following collections; the Brooklyn Museum, New York, the Museum of Modern Art , Fredrikstad, the Museum of Modern Art, Ljubljana, the Museum of Modern art, Belgrade, he National Museum, Krakow and many other important private and public institutions. For several decades, the American artist, Sonja Lamut has produced a number of striking works of art in the most demanding of all graphic media -- the mezzotint. In 1974 she was a participating artist in the exhibition, "International Mezzotint Today" in London, England. Utilizing the unique, black tonal values of this intaglio method she has created intriguing imagery, such as, "Cage". Courtesy: Art of the Print Collections Brooklyn Museum, New York Grafiska Sallskapet, Stockholm Museum of Modern Art, Fredrikstad Museum of Modern Art, Ljubljana College Board, New York Utubo Gallery, Kyoto Museum of Modern Art, Belgrade National Museum, Krakow Awards/Publications: “Grand Prix” in Mediterranean Art Biennale; Norwegian International Print Biennale; International Print Biennale in Finland; International Print Biennale in Ljubljana; Alternative Museum in New York; The Best Children’s Books of the Year; Parents’ Choice; AJL Sydney Taylor; AJL Notable Children’s Books; ANDY; Print, etc.
  • Creator:
    Sonja Lamut (1949, Serbian)
  • Creation Year:
    1970's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.88 in (30.18 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Fairlawn, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FA84381stDibs: LU14014955962

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