Description: Amazing Abstract Print by American Artist, Irving Amen (1918 - 2011) This piece is called "The Drummer" and is numbered 50/300 The print is signed on the lower right hand corner This print is framed behind glass and measures approx. 29 3/4" x 26" Bio on Irving Amen: Born in New York City, he began drawing at the young age of four. By the time he was fourteen years old, he won a scholarship to the Pratt Institute. He emulated Michelangelo's masterpieces and spent years perfecting his own unique style. From 1942 to 1945 he served with the Armed Forces. He headed a mural project and executed murals in the United States and Belgium.He had his first exhibition was at the New School for Social Research in New York and his second at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington in 1949. Amen studied in Paris in 1950. Upon his return to the United States, he had one man shows in New York and Washington DC.In 1953, Amen traveled throughout Italy. This resulted in a series of eleven woodcuts, eight etchings and a number of oil paintings. One of these woodcuts, Piazza San Marco #4 and its four woodblocks constitute a permanent exhibit of block printing in color at the Smithsonian Institution.Travel in Israel, Greece and Turkey in 1960 led to a retrospective show in Jerusalem. His art is widely owned and loved. Irving Amen has taught at Pratt Institute and at the University of Notre Dame.Commissions include a Peace Medal in honor of the Vietnam War and 12 stained glass windows for the Agudas Achim Synagogue in Ohio. Great abstract print! The frame shows some wear with some patina/tarnishing and spotting. Please view all pictures & please message with questions. Thank you! Recently “picked” from the Greater Philadelphia area, I personally hand select each antique, piece of art, jewelry or any other item of interest myself. Please feel free to message with any questions. Thank you for viewing this item from Haddonfieldartgallery. Please check out our other items! Follow us: Haddonfieldartgallery. Priority or Standard shipping on winning bids/Buy It Nows upon receipt of payment via PayPal (Please process payment within 24 hours of winning bid. 7% sales tax on items shipped to New Jersey). If you prefer a different shipping option or carrier, please message us your preferences prior to processing payment. We try to do what is best for all parties, when possible! If using local pick-up (when offered), feedback must be left for the item immediately upon pick-up. Please message regarding International Shipping for items over $2500. We require international shipping that includes complete tracking, and at times signature of delivery, or utilize the Global Shipping Program. Thank you! Please message prior to processing a return. Returns accepted within 30 days. Items must be returned immediately in its original condition when received. Please note that we do not provide partial refunds. Please message with any questions or concerns. Thank you! If you have 50 or less feedback, please contact us first about making a purchase. Thank you for your understanding.
Price: 280.45 USD
Location: Haddonfield, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-08-20T16:18:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 45 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Framed, Signed
Listed By: Artist
Subject: Abstract art
Artist: Irwing Amen
Style: Abstract
Type: Print
