Jack Levine-Early Impression 1960s Lithograph–On Convention Floor–Social Realist
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Description
Mid‑20th Century Lithograph – On the Convention Floor – Jack Levine – American Social‑Realist Artist – Early Impression
This lithograph by Social‑Realist painter and printmaker Jack Levine was produced in 1968, and it captures the progress of a cover commission for Time magazine. The loose drawing (made directly on the stone plate) vividly depicts multiple figures in a lively scene, which underlines the painter’s strength in illustrating group figures and dynamic atmosphere. Another impression of this print is held by the Brooklyn Museum. Notably, this particular impression is early, numbered 8/125.
About the artist
Jack Levine (1915 – 2010) was defined by art critics as a Social‑Realist artist. He is renowned for his sarcastic and humorous paintings and prints about social life, political themes, and biblical scenes. Although his style is quick and expressive and is sometimes considered Expressionist, from his works we can identify the deep influence of Old Masters such as Rubens, Goya, and El Greco. His works are held by numerous collectors and major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and MoMA.
Printer: Atelier Mourlot, N. Y.
Publisher: A. Lublin Inc. N. Y.
Dimensions: 25.25 × 19.5 in
Medium: Lithograph on Rives Paper
Catalogue Raisonné: Prescott 51
Provenance: Ripley Auctions, Timed Estate Art and Antiques Auction, May 21, 2025, Lot 43
Signature and inscriptions:
• Bottom of image: plate‑printed title “On the Convention Floor”
• Lower right: pencil‑signed “J Levine”
• Lower left: edition number “8/125”
• Lower right: Rives watermark
• Back: pencil note “8 m/m Clement Rosen”
Condition report:
• Front: excellent—strong impression, no damage
• Back: tape marks from previous mounting