The Human Race/Portfolio One/The Counselors.

DOYLE, John. L. [artist]

Edité par Fishy Whale Press, Milwaulkie, 1983

First edition. One of 150 copies. Large folio (33 x 24 inches) containing the full complement of 20 original stone lithographs hand printed by Roland Poska. The suite consists of four 4-color and six 5-color lithographs printed on BFK Rives and 10 monochrome proofs printed on handmade paper Roland Poska of various hues. Each print is signed and titled by the artist. The monochrome prints are the same views but just printed in black. They are in stark contrast to the full color prints but the one doesn't seem complete without the other. A colophon leaf and an introductory leaf are present. Housed in the original faux leather clamshell case with gilt lettering. No issues. An outstanding work. Doyle was known for his series of stone lithographs reflecting his fascination with the human condition. For over a decade, Doyle studied ethnology and anthropology. The product of this study was a visual recording of what Doyle learned and set down in drawings. The drawings became the foundation for lithograph series' which developed into a life's work art project which Doyle titled The Great Human Race. The prints visually records categorical statements about civilization. The content is about the cultural development of particular disciplines such as Medicine, Law, Archiecture, and Business. These are quite surreal yet gorgeous prints. By now most sets have likely been cannibalized by print dealers. Includes an envelope of 18 "Edition Documentation Records" seeming signed by both Doyle and Poska. N° de réf. du vendeur 75695

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Human Race/Portfolio One/The Counselors.
Éditeur : Fishy Whale Press, Milwaulkie
Date d'édition : 1983