Adolph Gottlieb Vintage 1968 First Edition Abstract Expressionist Lithograph Print Mid Century Modernist Hardcover Exhibition Art Book

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This Adolph Gottlieb very rare vintage 1968 first edition Abstract Expressionist lithograph print Mid Century Modernist hardcover landmark exhibition art … Read more This Adolph Gottlieb very rare vintage 1968 first edition Abstract Expressionist lithograph print Mid Century Modernist hardcover landmark exhibition art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover art book with embossed cover and spine titles, and dust jacket is published by Frederick A. Praeger, Inc. Publishers New York. Printed in The United States by Publishers Printing - Admiral Press, New York on the occasion of the landmark exhibition at both The Whitney Museum of American Art and The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York. It features a monograph survey collection of the Abstract Expressionist artworks of the artist Adolph Gottlieb, with accompanied compelling text authored by museum curators Robert Doty and Diane Waldman.

This is a rare opportunity for Adolph Gottlieb, Abstract Expressionism, and Mid Century Modernism fans and collectors, as this coveted 1st edition volume landmark exhibition book is long out of print and very scare to find.

Adolph Gottlieb ( 1903 - 1974 ) was an American Abstract Expressionist painter, sculptor and printmaker of a Jewish background. He was of the first generation of early Abstract Expressionists. During the 1920's - 1930's he formed lifelong friendships with other artists including Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, and Milton Avery. Gottlieb and other artists became known as " The Ten ", they exhibited their works together until 1940.

Later in the 1950's Gottlieb formulated images that became known as the " Burst " and " Imagery Landscapes ". He created this type of paintings for the remainder of his career. They were variations of similar elements arranged in different ways. The series suggest a language of simplified landscapes with a sun and ground. He was a masterful colorist with his use of color being particularly crucial. He is considered one of the first Color Field painters and is one of the forerunners of Lyrical Abstraction.

He remained active throughout the 1960's, The Guggenheim Museum and The Whitney Museum in New York collaborated on a major retrospective exhibition of his art in 1968 that filled both museums. This remains, to date the only collaborative project between these two major institutions. He was the first artist of his generation to have his art collected by The Museum of Modern Art ( 1946 ) and The Guggenheim Museum ( 1948 ). Artworks by Gottlieb are included in the collections of more than 140 prestigious museums around the world.

The rare out of print 1st edition Mid Century Modernist hardcover exhibition art book measures 9 1/4" W X 9 3/4" H X 1/2" D, with 124 pages.

It features 86 lithograph print illustrations including 19 in color. The volume is further enhanced with a catalogue of the exhibition, public collections list, chronology, exhibitions list, and bibliography.

It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, use, light signs of handling, and some light to moderate visible wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less