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Rea Irvin Lithograph, Life Magazine Cover Artwork, Artist Proof 1950-1960

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£910.53
€1,041.11
CA$1,676.07
A$1,863.57
CHF 973.05
MX$22,684.15
NOK 12,415.72
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DKK 7,770.01
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ABOUT A mid-century artist proof lithograph on wove paper. The work is a study of Rea Irvin’s cover for Life magazine, entitled Still Life, which was published June 11th 1925. The piece reads AP (artist proof) and Marie in pencil. CREATOR Marie. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1960. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Lithograph on wove paper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Three corners have some damage. Few blemishes. DIMENSIONS Sheet: H 28.5 in. x W 22.5 in., Image: H 20.25 in. W 17.75 in. HISTORY The artist is unknown. They took inspiration from Rea Irvin, who was an American graphic artist, best known as a co-founder and frequent contributor to the influential cartoon magazine The New Yorker. He drew various illustrations and cartoons for them and was their first art editor. Irvin also wrote history by designing The New Yorker's mascot Eustace Tilley. While best known for his stylish and elegant one-panel cartoons, Irvin also drew a few rare comics in his career, including his best known series 'The Smythes' (1930-1936)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 0.013 in (0.32 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Print SKU 0311stDibs: LU1280243119712

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