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.

dimanche 21 février 2010

FLYING MACHINE - PLAN B

TITLE: FLYING MACHINE - PLAN B

TECHNIQUE: Wood block print

SIZE: 30 cm x 30 cm (12'' x 12'')

YEAR: 1960s ?
PRINT NUMBER: 98/275

REMARKS/COMMENTS: Back of frame shows a Frame Makers Ltd., 752 South 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, description of the artist and work.

COLLECTION/LOCATION: RF Côté, Quebec City

mercredi 6 janvier 2010

The Early Bird (2)

TITLE: THE EARLY BIRD (2)

TECHNIQUE: Wood block print

SIZE: 18 cm x 23 cm (7'' x 9'')

YEAR: 1960s ?

PRINT NUMBER: None

REMARKS/COMMENTS: Back of frame shows a Frame Makers Ltd., 752 South 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, description of the artist and work.

COLLECTION/LOCATION: RF Côté, Quebec City

samedi 3 octobre 2009

UNTITLED (Base-ball player 2)

TITLE: UNTITLED (Base-ball player 2)
TECHNIQUE: Wood block print
SIZE: 11 cm x 14 cm (4'' x 5'')
YEAR: 1960s ?
PRINT NUMBER: 104/275
REMARKS/COMMENTS: Back of frame shows a Frame Makers Ltd., 752 South 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, description of the artist and work.
COLLECTION/LOCATION: RF Côté, Quebec City

mercredi 23 septembre 2009

Untitled (Little Girl)

TITLE: UNTITLED
TECHNIQUE: Wood cut print
SIZE: 10 cm x 12 cm (4'' x 5'')
YEAR: 1960s ?
PRINT NUMBER: 32/125
REMARKS/COMMENTS: Back of frame; a description of the artist from Ethan Allen (American Traditional Interiors. Item numbered 07/3907/34
COLLECTION/LOCATION: RF Côté, Quebec City

dimanche 20 septembre 2009

Flying Machine - Plan A

TITLE: FLYING MACHINE - PLAN A
TECHNIQUE: Wood block print
SIZE: 30 cm x 30 cm (12'' x 12'')
YEAR: 1960s ?

PRINT NUMBER: 30/275

REMARKS/COMMENTS: Back of frame shows a Frame Makers Ltd., 752 South 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, description of the artist and work.

COLLECTION/LOCATION: RF Côté, Quebec City

PRINT NUMBER: 158/275
REMARKS/COMMENTS: Not sold on DuMouchelles (409 East Jefferson avenue, Detroit, MI 48226) June 10 to 12 2005 auction
COLLECTION/LOCATION: Unknown

Rest on the Flight from Here to There

TITLE: REST ON THE FLIGHT FROM HERE TO THERE
TECHNIQUE: Wood block print
SIZE: 66 cm x 23 cm (26'' x 12"")
YEAR: 1960s ?
PRINT NUMBER: 12/200
REMARKS/COMMENTS: Sold on EBay, 28 Feb 2009 for 50$. Back with letterhead from Frame makers Ltd, Mount Vernon, NY
COLLECTION/LOCATION: Unknown

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