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Robert Indiana Signed and Hand-Drawn Iconic "LOVE" Sketch.
Robert Indiana's "LOVE" is perhaps one of the most iconic, and well-known images from the 1960's world of Pop Art. Considering he had many contenders from that period, this is no mean feat! The sketch is done is pencil on artist's paper, and he has signed his initials "RI" on the verso.
His iconic image LOVE was first created in 1964 in the form of a card which he sent to several friends and acquaintances in the art world. In 1965, Robert Indiana was invited to propose an artwork to be featured on the Museum of Modern Art's annual Christmas card. Indiana submitted several 12” square oil on canvas variations based on his LOVE image. The museum selected the most intense color combination in red, blue, and green. It became one of the most popular cards the museum has ever offered. Indiana continued to develop his LOVE series, and in 1966, worked with Marian Goodman of Multiples, Inc. to make his first LOVE sculpture in aluminum. In 1970, Indiana completed his first monumental LOVE sculpture in Cor-Ten steel which is in the collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Dimensions 8/25 in x 8.25 in.
Condition: Very good.
Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.
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