Rivers, Larry | Untitled (Fragmented Portrait), 1982 — available on Composition Gallery

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Untitled (Fragmented Portrait) by Larry Rivers, created in 1982, is a limited edition silkscreen print that demonstrates the artist’s experimental approach to portraiture. The composition is divided into multiple panels, each containing various abstract and figurative elements that together form a fragmented and multi-dimensional representation. The central figure, a sketched portrait, is surrounded by a collage of objects and abstract shapes, creating a sense of narrative and visual disarray. The use of warm and cool tones adds contrast, while the segmented layout invites viewers to piece together the connections between the elements, reflecting Rivers' interest in blending realism with abstraction.

Larry Rivers (United States, 1923–2002) was a multifaceted artist whose work bridged Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Initially a jazz saxophonist, he transitioned to visual arts, creating paintings and sculptures that often incorporated commercial imagery and cultural references. Rivers' innovative approach significantly influenced post-war American art.

Larry Rivers

Untitled (Fragmented Portrait), 1982

Name: Untitled (Fragmented Portrait), 1982
SKU: 11175
Price: 2850.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Silkscreen

Silkscreen Silkscreen is a printmaking method that uses a screen made of silk or other mesh fabric. The screen is treated with a substance that blocks ink in certain areas, allowing ink to pass through only in the desired sections. Each color in the print requires a separate screen.

Edition

Edition of 75 - XXV

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Any art communicates what you're in the mood to receive.
- Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers (b. 1923 USA, d. 2002 USA) was an influential American painter, sculptor, and filmmaker, often credited as a key figure in the development of Pop Art. Rivers' work is characterized by its bold use of color, dynamic compositions, and incorporation of everyday objects and popular culture references, blending abstraction with figuration in innovative ways. He began his career as a jazz musician before turning to painting in the late 1940s, studying under Hans Hofmann and becoming associated with the New York School. Rivers is best known for his works that juxtapose traditional artistic techniques with contemporary themes, such as his iconic Washington Crossing the Delaware (1953), which reinterprets the famous historical painting in a modern context. His art often challenged conventional boundaries, merging high art with popular imagery and exploring themes of history, identity, and politics. Rivers' work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide, and he remains a significant figure in the history of 20th-century American art. (Artist website)

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Larry Rivers

Untitled (Fragmented Portrait), 1982

80 x 64 cm

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