Man Ray Still-life Prints

An original signed lithograph on Arches paper by American artist Man Ray (1890-1976) titled "Untitled (Still Life with Coffee Pot, Cup and Sauce...

Man Ray Objets de mon Affection/Robert Indiana Neue Graphik: Rare vintage original 1968 double-sided poster produced on the occasion of an exhibition of Man Ray objects proceeded by a survey of Robert Indiana’s graphical style: January-March 1968; Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne, Germany. Offset lithograph. Dimensions: 23.5 x 16.5 inches. Fold-lines as originally issued; minor wear to folds & minor signs of handling; in otherwise good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Rare. Published by Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne, 1968. Original 1960s poster not to be confused with any possible newer reproduction. Robert Indiana: One of the central figures of the Pop Art movement, Robert Indiana takes his inspiration from commercial signs, claiming: “There are more signs than trees in America. There are more signs than leaves. So I think of myself as a painter of American landscape.” In his paintings, sculptures, and prints, he mimics and re-arranges the words and numbers of a myriad of signs, including the Phillips 66 gas station logo and the “Yield” traffic sign. He is most famous for his “LOVE” paintings and sculptures, first produced in the 1960s. Creating a block out of the word—with the “L” and the “O” set atop the “V” and the “E”—Indiana has effectively inserted his own sign into the mix. Man Ray (American b. 1890), adopted is one of the key figures associated with Dada and Surrealism. One of the few American artists associated with these movements, Ray was exposed to European avant-garde artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque at Alfred Stieglitz’s New York gallery and 1913 Armory Show. Ray’s photographic works are considered his most profound achievement, particularly his portraits, fashion photographs, and technical experiments with the medium, which were celebrated by the Surrealists. “I do not photograph nature,” he once said. “I photograph my visions.” In 1915 he was introduced to Marcel Duchamp, who would become a lifelong friend and influence; he subsequently moved to Paris, practicing there for over 20 years. Related Categories: Man Ray prints...