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James Rosenquist — Off the Continental Divide (S. 17, G. 69)
James Rosenquist

Off the Continental Divide (S. 17, G. 69)

"Off the Continental Divide" is a monumental colored lithograph by James Rosenquist, created on handmade Japan paper in its full sheet format, showcasing the artist's characteristic approach to large scale printmaking. The work exemplifies Rosenquist's signature style of combining fragmented imagery and bold chromatic passages, reflecting his background in billboard painting and commercial art. As a major print work from his catalogue, this piece demonstrates the artist's continued exploration of scale, color, and visual juxtaposition within the lithographic medium.

Medium
Monumental lithograph in colors, on handmade Japan paper, the full sheet.

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February 12, 2025

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James Rosenquist, Off the Continental Divide (S. 17, G. 69)

"Off the Continental Divide" is a monumental colored lithograph by James Rosenquist, created on handmade Japan paper in its full sheet format, showcasing the artist's characteristic approach to large scale printmaking. The work exemplifies Rosenquist's signature style of combining fragmented imagery and bold chromatic passages, reflecting his background in billboard painting and commercial art. As a major print work from his catalogue, this piece demonstrates the artist's continued exploration of scale, color, and visual juxtaposition within the lithographic medium.

Medium
Monumental lithograph in colors, on handmade Japan paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Large-scale mural, Fragmented Composition, Vibrant Color Palette, Commercial Imagery, American Artist, Pop Art, Surreal and dreamlike, Oil on Canvas, Landscape And Nature

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