Lou Stoumen (American, 1917-1991)Times Square 1940, A Paper Movie, 1940, printed 1976, edition of 25 plus 3 artist's proofs, published by The Witkin Gallery, New York, and The G. Ray Hawkins Gallery, Los Angeles, in 1977. Numberd, signed, and dedicated "artist's proof...two/Lou Stoumen/..." in ink on the colophon, 13 of 18 prints numbered and signed "AP 2/3 Lou Stoumen" in pencil in the lower margin, 5 of 18 prints unsigned, each print stamped and annotated on the verso. Eighteen gelatin silver prints, 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (35.0 x 27.4 cm) or reverse, each print housed within individual folders with printed captions, presented in original clamshell box.
Condition: Good.
Condition
Condition: The following prints are numbered and signed:
Times Square in the Rain,
6:45 AM,
7:17 AM,
11 AM,
2:30 PM,
4:40 PM,
5:30 PM,
7:30 PM,
8 PM,
9 PM,
9:20 PM,
11 PM,
12 Midnight.
The following prints are unsigned:
6:30 AM,
8:50 AM,
6:30 PM,
8:30 PM,
10:40 PM.
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