William Gropper “Convention”- Print – Original Lithograph Signed
$500.00
Artist Name: William Gropper
Title: Unveiling Society’s Veil: William Gropper’s Convention.
This signed original lithograph print by William Gropper, a renowned social and satirical artist of the twentieth century, offers a thought-provoking glimpse into his captivating body of work. Gropper’s artistic journey began with studying painting and printmaking under the guidance of George Bellows at the Ferrer School in San Francisco and continued at the National Academy of Design and the New York School of Fine Art.
In the early stages of his career, Gropper worked as a staff artist for notable publications such as The New York Tribune and the New York World. Simultaneously, he contributed numerous drawings to Leftist publications like ‘The New Masses’ and ‘The Liberator.’ It was during this time that Gropper honed his skills as a satirical artist, using lithography as a potent weapon to launch scathing critiques against the influence of big business and politics.This original lithograph print, signed by the artist himself, serves as a testament to Gropper’s enduring impact on the art world and his unwavering commitment to using his artistic prowess to confront societal issues. It stands as a powerful reminder of the artist’s legacy and his ability to provoke thought, spark change, and challenge the established order.
Medium Type: Original Lithograph
Size-Width | Size-Height: 18.5″ x 23.5″
Signed | Edition Size: Signed in pencil and marked | 35/125
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Description
William Gropper: One of America’s greatest twentieth century social and satirical artists, William Gropper studied painting and printmaking under George Bellows at the Ferrer School in San Francisco (1913-14), at the National Academy of Design (1914) and at the New York School of Fine Art (1915-18). He was first employed as a staff artist for The New York Tribune (1919-21) and later for the New York World (1925-27). During this time Gropper also contributed many drawings to Leftist publications such as ‘The New Masses’ and ‘The Liberator’. By the mid 1920’s William Gropper had established himself as a major satirical artist and lithography became one of his most potent weapons for launching his attacks against big business and big politics.
During the following decades William Gropper achieved a fine reputation around the world. In 1958, for example, he received the Young Israel Prize.
