Al Robi (Elvin Robichaud)

Al Robi (Elvin Robichaud)1922-2007: Born in Massachusetts in 1922. As a child learned how to make linocuts from an elder brother. After World War II he settled in New York City, attending Cooper Union Art School and later the Art Students League. He earned his living for a number of years as a printmaker and is represented in New York by the Gallery Workshop. His linocuts are characterized by many layers of inks which form textures and broken colors as a foil to the whimsy of his usual subjects.

mardi 15 septembre 2009

People Watchers

TITLE: PEOPLE WATCHERS
TECHNIQUE: Wood block print
SIZE: 13 cm x 15 cm (5'' x 6'')
YEAR: 1960s ?
PRINT NUMBER: 48/275
REMARKS/COMMENTS: Print sold for 75$ along with another Robi print (Blue Bird) on LiveAuctioneers in 2007
COLLECTION/LOCATION: Unknown

3 commentaires:

biankat23 septembre 2009 à 15:54
I live in Seattle and have this print. I found it in a thrift shop for US$5. Have been scouring for more bird prints since :) I'll let you know what number my print is in a separate post. Bianca Thomka, Seattle, WA
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RF Côté (reg)24 septembre 2009 à 04:48
Hi Bianca!
Thanks for your comment. All information his welcome. I'd like to see this blog at the Al Robi ''mecca'' for references on his work. Keep an eye on the blog, I still have more stuff to post. Best regards,
Reg
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Unknown9 mai 2021 à 18:05
I have another version of “people watchers” I was given for my birthday. I haven’t seen any other pics with the beaks in the same arrangement.
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