David Hockney, Los Angeles Bicentennial 1781-1981 Poster
offset lithograph in colors
image: 26 h × 24 w in (66 × 61 cm)
sheet: 30½ h × 25 w in (77 × 63 cm)
Signed by the artist to the lower margin. Numbered to lower margin of each work ‘XX/425’.
100% of the profit from these sales will be donated to Grief X Hope and The Artist's Fellowship, Inc.
These Los Angeles Bicentennial posters, created for the city's 200th anniversary in 1981, represent significant cultural artifacts documenting LA's evolution from its 1781 founding. The commemorative series showcases period graphic design aesthetics while chronicling the transformation of Los Angeles from Spanish pueblo to modern metropolis. As examples of late 20th-century civic art, these posters embody both historical documentation and the visual culture of 1980s Los Angeles, reflecting the era's approach to public memory and urban identity through their typography, imagery, and compositional choices
In excellent condition, never framed. Published by Haddad's Fine Arts, Inc., Los Angeles, of which only the first 100 sets were sold as a set.
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- 99% UV plexiglass for optimal protection.
- Archival reversible hinges and acid-free mat boards to preserve artwork quality.
- Choose between float mounting or using a matboard, with the option for any color frame.
- Artworks are sold sans frame for customization, but we can:
- Frame and ship any piece upon request.
- Assist in finding a trusted local framer.
Pricing:
- Framing: $195 - $995+
- Shipping: $195 - $995+ depending on size and location.
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