Guy Sargent, Remington, Archival Pigment Print

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A graphic black-and-white study of a classic typewriter — a design masterpiece by remington rand. This particular model, a kmc, … Read more A graphic black-and-white study of a classic typewriter — a design masterpiece by remington rand. This particular model, a kmc, circa 1947, appears understated in a gun-metal brown-grey tone. Its smooth curves and elegant structure give it a refined presence without excess bulk. Remington typewriters were among the first to adopt the qwerty keyboard layout developed by christopher sholes, a design that would go on to dominate modern typing. The remington brand would later expand beyond typewriters into firearms — most famously the colt m1911 pistol — before eventually entering the early computer age with the groundbreaking univac i.

many will also remember the brand from television advertising, particularly the electric razor campaigns fronted by victor kiam.

limited edition archival inkjet print.

• 68cm x 88cm - 26 3/4" x 34 1/2" (includes border) edition of 15. Signed by maker See less