Larry Rivers - Dutch Masters (Presidents) 1991 Signed Screenprint on Paper 78/95

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A signed and numbered screenprint titled "Dutch Masters (Presidents)" by Larry Rivers. Hand signed in pencil with an annotation of … Read more A signed and numbered screenprint titled "Dutch Masters (Presidents)" by Larry Rivers. Hand signed in pencil with an annotation of 78/95. The work exemplifies the artist’s celebrated fusion of art history, popular culture, and social commentary. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Dutch Masters cigar branding, Rivers reimagines historical portraiture through expressive brushwork, layered imagery, and a contemporary Pop Art sensibility. The composition reflects the artist’s lifelong interest in appropriating and transforming recognizable cultural symbols, creating a work that is both playful and intellectually engaging. A strong example of Rivers’ distinctive blend of painterly expression and Pop imagery.



From a private collection. Dimensions: 41.25"h x 48.25"w x 2"d (framed). In very good condition.



Larry Rivers (1923–2002) was a pioneering American artist whose work helped bridge Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Known for blending art historical references with contemporary culture, Rivers challenged traditional boundaries between high art and popular imagery. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in the collections of major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Widely regarded as a precursor to the Pop Art movement, Rivers remains one of the most influential and innovative figures in postwar American art. See less