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Robert Indiana Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

American, 1928-2018

Robert Indiana's work evolved into hard-edged graphic images of words, logos and typographic forms, earning him a reputation as one of the country's leading contemporary artists.

Indiana is known for using public signs and symbols with altered lettering to make stark and challenging visual statements. In his prints, paintings and constructions, he gave new meaning to basic words like Eat, Die and Love. Using them in bold block letters in vivid colors, he enticed his viewers to look at the commonplace from a new perspective. One indication of his success was the appearance of his immensely popular multi-colored Love on a United States postage stamp in 1973.

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Artist: Robert Indiana
Untitled homage to Ellsworth Kelly, 1950s watercolor signed by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
Robert Indiana Untitled homage to Ellsworth Kelly (Acquired from the Estate of Robert Indiana), 1959 Watercolor and pencil on Plover Bond paper his is an original, hand signed waterc...
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1950s Pop Art Robert Indiana Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Graphite

Illustrated To-Do List from his studio (Hand Signed by Robert Indiana with Love)
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
Robert Indiana Illustrated To-Do List (Hand Signed by Robert Indiana) Black and green marker on paper, signed in graphite pencil verso A unique one of a kind piece for any true colle...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Permanent Marker, Pencil

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Robert Indiana figurative drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Robert Indiana figurative drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert Indiana in pencil, graphite, paint 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 Robert Indiana figurative drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Robert Indiana figurative drawings and watercolors prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,000 and tops out at $10,000, while the average work can sell for $10,000.
Questions About Robert Indiana Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Robert Indiana produced Pop art. He became well known for incorporating public signs and symbols into his prints, paintings and collages. In 1973, one of his “Love” compositions appeared on a U.S. postage stamp. You'll find a wide range of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Robert Indiana was born on September 13, 1928, in New Castle, Indiana. By the 1960s, he was an active artist, contributing to the development of Pop art, assemblage art and hard-edge painting movements. He is perhaps best known for his Love image, which he created in 1966 and has been reproduced many times in many formats, from U.S. postage stamps to statues. Shop a selection of Robert Indiana artwork on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Versions of Robert Indiana's Love sculpture are in more than 50 cities worldwide. One of the most well-known examples is in John F. Kennedy Plaza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Locals refer to the area as LOVE Park in honor of the artwork. You'll find a variety of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Here are a few facts about Robert Indiana's artwork. His body of work helped to define various techniques and movements, including assemblage art, Pop art and hard-edge painting.

    In 1964, he created his now iconic LOVE image, including it on cards he sent to loved ones. He later turned the image into sculptures, and today, there are more than 50 of his LOVE pieces located in public spaces around the world.

    Indiana was also an accomplished printmaker and is known for a series he produced in collaboration with poet Robert Creeley. As a graphic designer, he created posters for art exhibitions and theatrical performances, such as the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center and the opening exhibition of the Hirshhorn Museum of Art. In addition, he designed costumes and sets for Virgil Thomson and Gertrude Stein's opera, The Mother of Us All.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Robert Indiana created the LOVE sculpture to further his “LOVE” series, which he introduced in 1966. It all began with a print of the word “LOVE” with a tiled "O" that appeared on the Museum of Modern Art holiday card. The brightly stacked letters of the Pop art piece were soon everywhere. This success prompted him to craft the first LOVE sculpture in 1970. Reportedly, Indiana's religious upbringing inspired the original LOVE typography. He described the memory of seeing the phrase "God Is Love" printed on a white wall in a church, and that image stuck with him. Find a diverse assortment of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Robert Indiana created 50 editions of the iconic LOVE sculpture, some featuring a different word or the letters of a different language, but in the same distinguishable style. They have been on display all over the world. Find an array of authentic Robert Indiana pieces on 1stDibs.

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