Description: Highlights: • Width: 16 1/2 inches (including margins) • Height: 14 1/2 inches (including margins) • Unmatted, unframed • Signed and dated, marked 'Proof' and 12/20 in the series Description: “Animal” is an intriguing, macabre mid century woodblock print featuring abstract geometric shapes in the form of a menacing creature in black and red, overlaid on light blue. Created in 1957, this cool early piece by the late artist is signed 'Hoag 57' and marked 'Proof', 12/20 in the series. Condition: Good. Consistent with age, some yellowing, wrinkling along the margins, and a small tear on the right hand edge outside of matting area. Please review photos. The Artist: Peter K. Hoag (1929-2009) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Bard College, New York, NY, in 1953 and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 1954. His works have been compared to the style of famous print artist Irving Amen. Known locally in his hometown, Lancaster, PA, as a fine artist, Peter's woodblock prints have been exhibited in galleries and art societies in several cities, including Lancaster, PA, Rochester, NY, and New York City winning a number of awards. A piece entitled “The Cry” from the 1950s is maintained in collections at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Peter’s early woodblock prints from the 1950s feature bold, abstract shapes and colors. His style evolved over the years to include intricate patterns and shapes such as faces, landscapes, animals and cityscapes with themes inspired by his travels throughout the world. Dedicated to his art, Peter spent countless hours drawing the designs, transferring them to the woodblocks, and carving the designs into the wood. He then hand rolled the ink onto the block and hand pressed the paper to the block, often using multiple carved woodblocks, one for each color, to create each unique finished print.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-05T21:11:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Peter K. Hoag
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Peter K. Hoag
Size: Medium
Item Length: 14 /12
Framing: Unframed
Region of Origin: Pennsylvania, USA
Personalize: No
Year of Production: 1957
Unit Type: Unit
Item Height: 14 1/2
Style: Abstract, Expressionism, Modernism, Mid Century Modern, Macabre, Abstract Macabre
Features: Limited Edition, Proof
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 16 1/2
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Title: Animal
Material: Ink, Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Expressionism, Macabre Theme, Mid Century
Type: Woodblock Print
Theme: Abstract Macabre, Mid Century Abstract
Production Technique: Woodcut Printing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
