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CLAES OLDENBURG (1929-2022)
Tongue Cloud over London, with Thames Ball
five unique etchings with aquatint in colors, on Hodgkinson handmade paper, 1975-1976, each a trial proof aside from the edition of 60 (there were also twelve artist's proofs), published by Petersburg Press, London and New York, each the full sheet, in good condition
Each Sheet: 4114 x 3114 in. (1047 x 793 mm.)
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see Axsom & Platzker 158
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Oldenburg's experimental style can be seen in the colors and elements that are added and removed in the present five unique proofs. These prints were created by the artist while developing Tongue Cloud over London from 1976. In order to work quickly the artist applied multiple colors at the same time to the copper plate (a printmaking technique known as à la poupée) for a watercolor-like effect.

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