Schonzeit, Ben
BEN SCHONZEIT Yankee Flame, 1976
$150.00
Sku: EF5460
Artist: Ben Schonzeit
Title: Yankee Flame
Year: 1976
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 35 x 24 inches ( 88.9 x 60.96 cm )
Image Size: 30.5 x 22.5 inches ( 77.47 x 57.15 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age
Supplemental Condition Information: Paper breaks and dents throughout tope of image
Additional Details: "Yankee Flame" (1975) is a collotype by American photorealist artist Ben Schonzeit, created for the portfolio "America: The Third Century" in celebration of the United States Bicentennial in 1976. The artwork features a meticulously detailed glass filled with ice and liquid, reflecting the images of two prominent American figures: the Statue of Liberty and a portrait resembling George Washington. This composition symbolizes the fusion of America's historical heritage and its enduring values. The piece exemplifies Schonzeit's photorealistic technique, capturing intricate details and the interplay of light and reflection. The use of a common object—a glass—serves as a metaphor for reflection and perspective, inviting viewers to contemplate America's past and future. "Yankee Flame" was published by APC Editions and printed by Triton Press, New York, as part of a limited edition of 200. The collotype measures approximately 30 x 22 inches. It is included in the collections of institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the National Gallery of Art, underscoring its significance in American art commemorating the Bicentennial.
Artist: Ben Schonzeit
Title: Yankee Flame
Year: 1976
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 35 x 24 inches ( 88.9 x 60.96 cm )
Image Size: 30.5 x 22.5 inches ( 77.47 x 57.15 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age
Supplemental Condition Information: Paper breaks and dents throughout tope of image
Additional Details: "Yankee Flame" (1975) is a collotype by American photorealist artist Ben Schonzeit, created for the portfolio "America: The Third Century" in celebration of the United States Bicentennial in 1976. The artwork features a meticulously detailed glass filled with ice and liquid, reflecting the images of two prominent American figures: the Statue of Liberty and a portrait resembling George Washington. This composition symbolizes the fusion of America's historical heritage and its enduring values. The piece exemplifies Schonzeit's photorealistic technique, capturing intricate details and the interplay of light and reflection. The use of a common object—a glass—serves as a metaphor for reflection and perspective, inviting viewers to contemplate America's past and future. "Yankee Flame" was published by APC Editions and printed by Triton Press, New York, as part of a limited edition of 200. The collotype measures approximately 30 x 22 inches. It is included in the collections of institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the National Gallery of Art, underscoring its significance in American art commemorating the Bicentennial.
