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James Rosenquist Art

American, 1933-2017

Although he insisted that he and his fellow Pop artists developed their art-making styles independently, American painter James Rosenquist belonged at the table with Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

Known for his distinctive use of visual montage, Rosenquist produced large, vibrantly colored tableaux marked by fragmentation and overlap. He often employed familiar motifs and objects drawn from popular contemporary culture — hot dogs, lipstick tubes, American flags — which he manipulated to form disorienting compositions whose constituent elements are nearly unrecognizable.

Born in North Dakota to Swedish parents, Rosenquist was encouraged to pursue painting by his mother, who was also an artist. He studied painting for two years at the University of Minnesota, but dropped out at the age of 21 to attend the Art Students League in New York on a scholarship. A job as a billboard painter in the late 1950s set him up to pursue his signature style, which borrowed its bold graphics and remixed kitschy aesthetic from the visual vocabulary of advertising. Works like Flamingo Capsule (1983) embody his trademark visual dissonance, drawing cigarette-ad motifs into conversation with stripes from the American flag and aluminum foil wrappers.

In addition to enormous paintings, Rosenquist created drawings, prints and collages. The 2011 lithograph The Memory Continues but the Clock Disappears is a montage of melting clocks and confetti, all submerged in a pool of water. While wryly hinting at the inevitability of decay and deterioration — suggesting that life is a ticking clock — the composition also alludes to Salvador Dalí's signature motif, the defining symbol of Surrealism. Such compositions demonstrate how Rosenquist masterfully combined seemingly incongruous elements into a harmonious and poetic whole.

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Artist: James Rosenquist
Miles (Glenn 88), America: The Third Century, James Rosenquist
Miles (Glenn 88), America: The Third Century, James Rosenquist

Miles (Glenn 88), America: The Third Century, James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Miles (Glenn 88), America: The Third Century Year: 1975 Medium: Silkscreen, airbrush on Arches paper Edition: 17/200 Size: 30 x 22.31 inch...

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1990s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Spray Paint, Screen

Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169), James Rosenquist
Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169), James Rosenquist

Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169), James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169) Year: 1979 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 28/78 Size: 22.75 x 40 in...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint, Stencil

Fly
Fly

Fly

By James Rosenquist

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Fly" 1981 is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown American artist James Rosenquist, 1933-2017. It is hand signed, dated, titled and numbered P....

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Late 20th Century Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Lithograph

Star Leg (2nd State)
Star Leg (2nd State)

Star Leg (2nd State)

By James Rosenquist

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Star Leg (2nd state) Year: 1979 Medium: 1 color etching Edition: 78, plus proofs Sheet Size: 22.75 x 40 inches Plate size: 17.75 x 35.5 in...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Paper, Etching

James Rosenquist -- Rouge Pad
James Rosenquist -- Rouge Pad

James Rosenquist -- Rouge Pad

By James Rosenquist

Located in BRUCE, ACT

James Rosenquist Rouge Pad, 1978 Etching, aquatint 57.2 x 101.6 cm Unframed, Hand-signed, titled, dated and numbered, 46/78, in pencil Noted as Glenn 134 in the artist’s catalogu...

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1970s James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Hot Lake (2nd State), Etching by James Rosenquist
Hot Lake (2nd State), Etching by James Rosenquist

Hot Lake (2nd State), Etching by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - ) Title: Hot Lake (2nd State) Year: 1978 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 78 Size: 23 in. x 40 in. (58.42 c...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle - lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1975

Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle - lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1975

By James Rosenquist

Located in Roma, IT

Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle is an original print by the American artist and one of the fathers of Pop Art James Rosenquist (1933-2017 This color lithograph on paper, was edited by th...

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1970s Abstract James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Horizon - Vintage Poster by James Rosenquist - 1970

Horizon - Vintage Poster by James Rosenquist - 1970

By James Rosenquist

Located in Roma, IT

Horizon is a vintage poster realized in 1970 by James Rosenquist. Mixed colored offset and lithograph. Hand signed by the artist. The poster was realized in the occasion of the ar...

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1970s Abstract James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Somewhere - Lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1981
Somewhere - Lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1981

Somewhere - Lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1981

By James Rosenquist

Located in Roma, IT

Somewhere is an original print realized by one of the fathers of Pop Art James Rosenquist in 1981. Color lithograph on Arches. Hand-signed, titled, dated and annoted 5/8 on the lowe...

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1980s Contemporary James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152), James Rosenquist
Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152), James Rosenquist

Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152), James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching and pochoir on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 28/78, plus proofs Size: 2...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

SPOKES

James RosenquistSPOKES, 1977

$1,770Sale Price|40% Off

SPOKES

By James Rosenquist

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed, dated, numbered and titled by the artist. Etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia paper. Edition of 78. Published by Multiples, Inc. Sheet size 23 x 40 inches. Frame si...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching, Aquatint

“windscreen horizon”
“windscreen horizon”

“windscreen horizon”

By James Rosenquist

Located in Warren, NJ

James Rosenquist lithograph signed and numbered “windscreen horizon”. In good condition . Measures 47x31

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20th Century James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes, " Pop Art Etching & Aquatint by James Rosenquist
"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes, " Pop Art Etching & Aquatint by James Rosenquist

"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes, " Pop Art Etching & Aquatint by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes" is an original etching and aquatint by James Rosenquist. The artist signed the piece lower right and wrote the title and edition number (56/78) in the...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle - Lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1975

Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle - Lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1975

By James Rosenquist

Located in Roma, IT

Created for the renowned art magazine XXème Siècle, this vibrant lithograph on paper by James Rosenquist reflects the artist’s unmistakable Pop sensibility, translated here into a bo...

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1970s Contemporary James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Light Shines Through a Book on the Sinai, Pop Art Lithograph by James Rosenquist
Light Shines Through a Book on the Sinai, Pop Art Lithograph by James Rosenquist

Light Shines Through a Book on the Sinai, Pop Art Lithograph by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Long Island City, NY

"Light Shines Through a Book on the Sinai" is an original lithograph by James Rosenquist to benefit The Associates of the American Friends of Israel Museum in 1980. The print is sign...

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1980s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Lithograph

Cliff Hanger, Pop Art Mixed Media and Etching Print by James Rosenquist
Cliff Hanger, Pop Art Mixed Media and Etching Print by James Rosenquist

Cliff Hanger, Pop Art Mixed Media and Etching Print by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Long Island City, NY

A print by James Rosenquist from 1978. This print is multi-layered with different mediums including etching with aquatint, pochoir and paint. Artist: James Rosenquist, American (19...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Etching, Aquatint

“Ai-Cham”
“Ai-Cham”

“Ai-Cham”

By James Rosenquist

Located in Warren, NJ

James Rosenquist “Ai-Cham” Lithograph SIGNED and numbered. In good condition measures 43x41

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20th Century James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph

While the Earth Revolves at Night, Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist
While the Earth Revolves at Night, Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist

While the Earth Revolves at Night, Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - ) Title: While the Earth Revolves at Night Year: 1982 Medium: Etching with Aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 59 Image Size: ...

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1980s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Untitled, 1975
Untitled, 1975

James RosenquistUntitled, 1975, 1975

$28,500Sale Price|25% Off

Untitled, 1975

By James Rosenquist

Located in Palo Alto, CA

James Rosenquist Untitled, 1975 is an enthralling work created by the artist as a study for a lithograph of the same title. Rosenquist, alongside artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lic...

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1970s Modern James Rosenquist Art

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Mixed Media

Through the Eyes of the Needle to the Anvil (Hand signed by James Rosenquist)
Through the Eyes of the Needle to the Anvil (Hand signed by James Rosenquist)

Through the Eyes of the Needle to the Anvil (Hand signed by James Rosenquist)

By James Rosenquist

Located in New York, NY

James Rosenquist Rosenquist at Leo Castelli (Hand Signed and inscribed by James Rosenquist), 1988 Offset Lithograph Poster (Hand Signed and Dedicated) Frame included: held in original vintage frame under plexiglass A collectors' item when hand signed by the artist as the present work Early historic Leo Castelli exhibition poster published on the occasion of the James Rosenquist exhibition "Through the Eye of the Needle...

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1980s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

Flower Garden (color trial proof) James Rosenquist Pop Art in black and white
Flower Garden (color trial proof) James Rosenquist Pop Art in black and white

Flower Garden (color trial proof) James Rosenquist Pop Art in black and white

By James Rosenquist

Located in New York, NY

Based on Rosenquist’s 1961 grisaille oil painting Flower Garden, this work arranges a still life using an advertisement for gloves with part of an athlete’s torso. A number 1 can be ...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Hot Lake (2nd State), Abstract Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist
Hot Lake (2nd State), Abstract Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist

Hot Lake (2nd State), Abstract Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - ) Title: Hot Lake (2nd State) Year: 1978 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 78 Size: 23 in. x 40 in. (58.42 c...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

"Black Triangle, " Black Pop Art Etching signed by James Rosenquist
"Black Triangle, " Black Pop Art Etching signed by James Rosenquist

"Black Triangle, " Black Pop Art Etching signed by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Black Triangle" is an original black etching by Pop artist James Rosenquist. The artist signed the piece lower right, wrote the title and edition number (72/78) lower left, and "2nd State" lower center. This piece is part of Rosenquist's "Tripartite" series, where he divides the composition into three juxtaposed images. This piece features a rocking chair and rocking horse, an irregular circle with a flower within, and a folded American flag...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching

Coin Noir

Coin Noir

By James Rosenquist

Located in New York, NY

A 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...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Wind and Lightning (State I)
Wind and Lightning (State I)

Wind and Lightning (State I)

By James Rosenquist

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wind and Lightning (State I) is an aquatint etching with pochoir on paper, 22.75 x 39.75 inches, signed 'James Rosenquist' and dated 1978 lower right; numbered 19/78 and titled lowe...

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20th Century Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Paris Review, Screenprint by James Rosenquist
Paris Review, Screenprint by James Rosenquist

Paris Review, Screenprint by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Long Island City, NY

James Rosenquist was commissioned by the Paris Review to create this playful and colorful print. It is signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 150. Paris Review James Rosenq...

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1960s Contemporary James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Screen

Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148), James Rosenquist
Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148), James Rosenquist

Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148), James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching and aquatint with pochoir in colors on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 17/78, plus ...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Derriere l'etoile
Derriere l'etoile

Derriere l'etoile

By James Rosenquist

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: James Rosenquist Title: Derriere l'etoile, 1977 Medium: Color Lithograph on Arches Cover Paper Size: 36 1/2 x 74 inches Edition: 74 of 100 Year: 1977 Notes: Hand Signed, Num...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Spokes

Spokes

By James Rosenquist

Located in New York, NY

2-color etching and aquatint with pochoir and paint applied with a tire printed on Pesci Italia that is signed, titled, and numbered in pencil.

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1970s James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

"Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints"
"Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints"

"Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints"

By James Rosenquist

Located in New York, NY

James Rosenquist "Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints" Sponsored by the Women's Committee to the Art Gallery & The London Public Library and Art Museum, London, O...

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1970s Contemporary James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Offset

James Rosenquist HOT LAKE (2ND STATE) Etching / Aquatint, 39"W
James Rosenquist HOT LAKE (2ND STATE) Etching / Aquatint, 39"W

James Rosenquist HOT LAKE (2ND STATE) Etching / Aquatint, 39"W

By James Rosenquist

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: James Rosenquist (American, 1933-2017) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 29/78; 1978 Materials: etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia paper Dimensions (H,...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Morning Mirror
Morning Mirror

Morning Mirror

By James Rosenquist

Located in Palo Alto, CA

James Rosenquist Morning Mirror, 1966 is a mesmeric piece that captures your attention with the use of 3 colors; red, yellow, and grey. Front and center, in the middle of the composi...

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1960s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Lithograph

SPOKES AND SPOKES: 2 STATE
SPOKES AND SPOKES: 2 STATE

SPOKES AND SPOKES: 2 STATE

By James Rosenquist

Located in Aventura, FL

Spokes (1977) and Spokes: 2 State (1978). Each hand signed, dated, numbered and titled by the artist. Both prints have matching editions. Etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia paper....

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

SPOKES: 2 STATE

SPOKES: 2 STATE

By James Rosenquist

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed, dated, numbered and titled by the artist. Etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia paper. Edition of 78. Published by Multiples, Inc. Sheet size 23 x 40 inches. Frame si...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Late 20th century abstract etching yellow ink splatter geometric shapes
Late 20th century abstract etching yellow ink splatter geometric shapes

Late 20th century abstract etching yellow ink splatter geometric shapes

By James Rosenquist

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Second state in yellow etching of bright abstract stars, by American post-war pop artist James Rosenquist. Signed and dated lower right Titled and edition number 33/78 lower left 17...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching

"Black Triangle in Color, " Etching and Aquatint signed by James Rosenquist
"Black Triangle in Color, " Etching and Aquatint signed by James Rosenquist

"Black Triangle in Color, " Etching and Aquatint signed by James Rosenquist

By James Rosenquist

Located in Milwaukee, WI

An etching/aquatint by American artist James Rosenquist. This is #69 from the edition of 78. Signed lower right. Titled and numbered lower right. 17 3/4" x 35 3/4" art 29" x 46 1/4"...

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1970s Contemporary James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Black Triangle (State I)
Black Triangle (State I)

Black Triangle (State I)

By James Rosenquist

Located in Greenwich, CT

Black Triangle (State I) is an aquatint etching with pochoir on paper, 22.75 x 39.75 inches, signed 'James Rosenquist' and dated 1978 lower right; numbered 33/78 and titled lower le...

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20th Century Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Star Ladder (2nd State)

Star Ladder (2nd State)

By James Rosenquist

Located in New York, NY

A very good impression of this color etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia white wove paper. Signed, dated, inscribed "2 state" and numbered 10/78 in pencil. Printed by Aripeka, Ltd....

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Color, Etching, Aquatint

Certificate, from The International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving
Certificate, from The International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving

Certificate, from The International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving

By James Rosenquist

Located in London, GB

Etching on paper, 1962/64, signed and numbered E.A. from the edition of 60, printed by Atelier Georges Leblanc, Paris, published by Galleria Schwarz, Milan, 25.2 x 19.2 cm. (9.9 x 7.6 in.) Various Artists with George Brecht...

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1960s Conceptual James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Etching

Echo Pale, from Mirrors Of The Mind portfolio
Echo Pale, from Mirrors Of The Mind portfolio

Echo Pale, from Mirrors Of The Mind portfolio

By James Rosenquist

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION James Rosenquist Echo Pale, from Mirrors Of The Mind portfolio 1975 Screenprint in colors on hand made paper 24 1/2 x 34 3/4 Edition of 100 Pencil signed...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Screen

1/2 Sunglass, Landing Net, Triangle

1/2 Sunglass, Landing Net, Triangle

By James Rosenquist

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION James Rosenquist 1/2 Sunglass, Landing Net, Triangle 1974 Liftground etching, drypoint, sandblasted mezzotint and photo-transfer 28 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. Editi...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

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Etching, Drypoint

Toy On Stairs

Toy On Stairs

By James Rosenquist

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION James Rosenquist Toy On Stairs 1976 Etching aquatint with hand coloring 12 x 18 in. Printer Proof P.P. Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by...

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1970s Pop Art James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Aquatint, Etching

Brazil

Brazil

By James Rosenquist

Located in New York, NY

A celebration of the largest and arguably the most dynamic nation in South America, in 2013, James Rosenquist created Brazil as an digital pigment print in colors on Japanese waterco...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Rosenquist Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic James Rosenquist art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by James Rosenquist in etching, lithograph, aquatint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large James Rosenquist art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Roy Lichtenstein, Red Grooms, and Ed Ruscha. James Rosenquist art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $128,250, while the average work can sell for $3,500.

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    James Rosenquist is known for producing large collages that incorporated fragments of images sourced from advertisements and other forms of mass media. The American artist was one of the major figures of the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of James Rosenquist art.