Jim Dine Key West Signed Etching Offset Lithograph Contemporary Art Print

Artist: Jim Dine Title: Key West Medium: Etching over offset lithograph, printed by Joseph Petruzelli, Mitchell Friedman, and Nicholas Dine, published by Pace Image Size: 16 3/4" x 18" Sheet Size: 41" x 29 3/4" Frame: 48" x 36" Edition: 26/40 Inscription: Signed on lower center Year: 1981 Condition: Good condition overall Documentation: Gallery certificate of authenticity, Reference D'Oench and Feinberg, 88. Through its symbolism, Jim Dine's art created an important bridge between pop art and conceptual art. Dine's work explored the idea of memory, shared identity, and personal artifacts as a form of storytelling. His artwork often features items from his childhood, creating symbols of shared nostalgia, including the relatable seashells depicted in his "Key West" etching over offset lithograph. "Key West" also reveals stylistically important elements of Dine's artwork, including his sketched style and intentional use of negative space. Light was a crucial factor in Dine's compositions