Bridget Riley, 1975, Sidney Janis Gallery, New York, Op Art, Catalogue, Fine

Bridget Riley
Author:
David Thompson (Essay) and Sidney Janis Gallery
Publisher:
Sidney Janis Gallery
Release Date:
1975
Seller Category:
ART EXHIBIT CATALOGS
Qty Available:
1
Condition:
Used: Excellent
Sku: 01168
Notes: Fine, 8vo, 11 1/2" x 8 1/2. Black paper wrappers with staple binding. White lettering to front and back. No lettering on spine. Covers have minuscule wear to edges and tips and a few small wrinkles, else clean and intact, binding tight. Pages pristine and intact Illustrations in black-and-white and color included. Unpaginated, 12 pp., including illustrations. Published on the occasion of a 1975 exhibition at the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York. The featured artist is Bridget Riley (b. 1931), an English painter who was part of the Op Art movement. This catalog focuses on her Op Art paintings. Essay by David Thompson. The Sidney Janis Gallery was founded by Sidney Janis (11896-1989), an American clothing manufacturer and art collector. The Sidney Janis Gallery became well-known for exhibiting works by noted artists in their early careers. Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.