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Iris Brody Oil Wash on Masonite Figural Study

$1,800
£1,366.78
€1,563.02
CA$2,514.86
A$2,797.07
CHF 1,460.55
MX$34,037.42
NOK 18,653.39
SEK 17,493.59
DKK 11,665.40
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Iris Brody (American - d. 1961, NY, drug overdose) oil wash on paper laid on masonite figural study of a boy. Brody, part of the Kerouc / Ginsberg Lower East Side Manhattan "Beatnick" scene, was an artist notably admired and collected by William Burroughs. Her painting of poet-musician Jackson Mac Low can be seen in the background of a famous photograph of Burroughs. Artist signed. Framed dimensions: H: 41.13" x D: 1.25" x L: 24.88" Unframed (roughly): H: 37" x L: 20.5".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.13 in (104.48 cm)Width: 24.88 in (63.2 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good, vintage condition; frame shows patina / wear consistent with age / use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000039931stDibs: LU1444228206122

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