KITAJ, R. B.

R.B.Kitaj screenprint ‘Bacon II, 1969’

Description

R.B.Kitaj  colour screenprint, photoscreen aside from the edition on paper, printed on canvas, 1969.  One of only 3 proofs printed on canvas, which were not for sale. Printed by Kelpra Studio,London. Signed lower right, thumbed and a few surface marks, raw canvas with nail holes to bottom edge.

canvas 455x103mm

image: 40 x 14 3/4 in. / 101.5 x 37.5 cm

(#029801)

Item details

Reference: Kitaj Prints. A Catalogue Raisonné by Ramkalawon 34; Kinsman 36. Ramkalawon states that the edition was 70 copies plus 5 Artists Proofs (APs). ‘Part of the lower half of this print is a details taken from a wood cut by Lucas Cranach the Elder of  ‘The Werewolf.’