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Painting of J Robert Oppenheimer with Mixed Media by Sam Fink

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This stunning and unique mixed media, three dimensional artwork by Sam Fink is a biographical painting. Sam created several of these biographical works. They feature the subject; in this case J. Robert Oppenheimer and a quote that is attributed to him. This one piece in particular is interesting because Sam Fink typed a note to the buyer of the work - explaining how this particular piece came about (and they buyer affixed that letter to the back of the piece). It is housed in a thick wood frame. The attention to detail on the piece is extraordinary. He features Oppenheimer in his signature porkpie hat, wearing corduroy slacks and a brown sweater. The quote reads, " I have the feeling that there is only one true danger, and that is to go into our life or through it without understanding what we are up against, what is expected of us and by what we can be reasonably judged." Sam Fink was a calligrapher and illustrator who in a series of books reverentially inscribed the precise texts of four historical documents — each a beacon of liberty — and illustrated them with sometimes whimsical, often pungent drawings. He also produced some biographical paintings like the one featured in this listing. Mr. Fink died at the age of 95 in 2011. 29 3/8 H x 23 1/2" W x 3" D We have several of these biographical pieces by Sam Fink.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.38 in (74.63 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor wer to frame.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8831235353142

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