Gerry Mulligan, Baritone Sax – Rare Signed Figurative Lithograph in Ink on Paper by Eugene Hawkins

Description

Gerry Mulligan, Baritone Sax – Rare Signed Figurative Lithograph in Ink on Paper

Bold lithograph by Eugene Hawkins (American, b. 1933). Gerry Mulligan sits on a stool holding his baritone sax on his lap.
Written in the bottom right corner, “Gerry Mulligan, number one jazz musician, baritone sax”.
Numbered and dated in pencil, “Litho #10 May 1963”.
Signed in pencil, “Eugene Hawkins, Legend #42”.
Presented in a new black mat.
Mat size: 20″H x 16″W
Paper size: 16.88″H x 13″W

Eugene Hawkins (American, b. 1933) is a BIPOC artist known for his detailed portraiture and printmaking. He is listed in Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975 and his work was exhibited in the Whitney Museum of American Art. He spent the majority of his life working and exhibiting in Southern California. His work frequently touches upon socio-political subjects, making strong statements about the world.See

Dimensions

16ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 20ʺH

Styles

American

Modern

Art Subjects

Figure

Frame Type

Unframed

Period

1960s

Country of Origin

United States

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Lithograph

Paper

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Black

Condition Notes

Artwork is in good condition with some stains age toning to paper from previous mounting, hidden by the mat. Two …moreArtwork is in good condition with some stains age toning to paper from previous mounting, hidden by the mat. Two small punctures to the paper in the center etching have been reinforced and hidden with tissue tape. Mat is new.