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Art & Collectibles

George Deem: Words By Ronald Vance

Item Number
NVPR-2420
Estimated Value
800 USD
Opening Bid
175 USD

Item Description

George Deem (1932-2008): "Words by Ronald Vance" limited-edition print.

If imitation is a sincere form of flattery, Mr. DeemÂ's admiration of his artistic forebears was carried out on his own canvases. Gifted at reproduction, he concentrated on making explicit references to other painters and other paintings, uncannily recreating the style, the light, the brushstrokes as well as the details of artists he loved.

But in addition to the explicit references, there were always subtle--or not so subtle--alterations. By leaving out familiar elements or adding elements to known works, or reconfiguring components within them, he made his work a visual commentary on the history of painting, dating to the Renaissance. (New York Times Aug. 20, 2008)

Print is hand-signed and numbered by artist. (#91/300) Image with white border is approximately 24" x 21.5"; actual image is approximately 20.5" x 17.5"



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